How to pronounce tricycle
Say it like TRY-sih-kul. Tricycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricycle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tricycle
American and British speakers say tricycle in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-sih-kul.
What does tricycle mean?
- A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.
- An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)
- To ride a tricycle.“The child tricycled around the driveway until dark.”
Where does tricycle come from?
From French tricycle.
Words that rhyme with tricycle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tricycle.
Questions about saying tricycle
How do you pronounce tricycle?
Say TRY-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricycle?
Tricycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · sih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tricycle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪsɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.