How to pronounce recycling
Say it like ree-SY-kuh-ling. Recycling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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US American/riˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/ree-SY-kuh-ling
UK British/rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/rih-SY-kling
- ree
- SY
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recycling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recycling
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: rih-SY-kling.
What does recycling mean?
noun
- used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products“Every Monday, we put our recycling out on the curb for pick-up”
- the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products
Questions about saying recycling
How do you pronounce recycling?
Say ree-SY-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recycling?
Recycling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ree · SY · kuh · ling.
Is recycling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/ (rih-SY-kling).