How to pronounce unicycles
Say it like YOO-nuh-sy-kulz. Unicycles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- sy
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unicycles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unicycles
American and British speakers say unicycles in essentially the same way: /ˈjunəˌsaɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈjuːnəˌsaɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nuh-sy-kulz.
What does unicycles mean?
- plural of unicycle How to pronounce unicycle
Questions about saying unicycles
How do you pronounce unicycles?
Say YOO-nuh-sy-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌsaɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnəˌsaɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unicycles?
Unicycles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · sy · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say unicycles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunəˌsaɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnəˌsaɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.