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How to pronounce cyclical

cyclical
/ˈsaɪklɪkəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈsɪklɪkəl/.

Cyclical, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce cyclical?

Cyclical is pronounced /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈsɪklɪkəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in cyclical?

Cyclical has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cyclical?

The first syllable: /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/.

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