How to Pronounce Bicycle

To pronounce "bicycle", say BICYCL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪsɪkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbaɪsɪkəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈaɪsɪkəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “bicycle”

"bicycle" has 2 syllables: bicycl-e. It rhymes with icicle, if that helps it stick.

What does bicycle mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
  2. A traveling block used on a cable in skidding logs.

verb

  1. To travel or exercise using a bicycle.

Synonyms

bikepushbikevelocipede

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Words that rhyme with bicycle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

icicle

Related words

bikecyclepedalwheelmotorcyclecyclistbikingtricycle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bicycle"?▾

"Bicycle" has 2 syllables: bicycl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bicycle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bicycle" is /ˈbaɪsɪkəɫ/.

What does "bicycle" mean?▾

Bicycle: A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

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