How to pronounce upcycling
Say it like UHP-sy-kling. Upcycling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- sy
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upcycling 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.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upcycling
American and British speakers say upcycling in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-sy-kling.
What does upcycling mean?
- The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
- present participle and gerund of upcycle. How to pronounce upcycle
Where does upcycling come from?
From upcycle + -ing.
Questions about saying upcycling
How do you pronounce upcycling?
Say UHP-sy-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upcycling?
Upcycling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · sy · kling.
Do Americans and Brits say upcycling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.