How to pronounce upcycled
Say it like UHP-sy-kuld. Upcycled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- sy
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upcycled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of upcycled
American and British speakers say upcycled in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/ in the US and /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-sy-kuld.
What does upcycled mean?
- Of waste materials, etc.: converted into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
- Promoted into a more productive or useful role.
- simple past and past participle of upcycle. How to pronounce upcycle
Where does upcycled come from?
From upcycle + -ed.
Questions about saying upcycled
How do you pronounce upcycled?
Say UHP-sy-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/. In British English it is /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upcycled?
Upcycled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · sy · kuld.
Do Americans and Brits say upcycled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/ and the British form is /ˈʌpsaɪkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.