How to Pronounce Cycle

To pronounce "cycle", say CYCLE — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsaɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cycle”

"cycle" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with unicycle and michael, if that helps it stick.

What does cycle mean?

noun

  1. An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.

    “the cycle of the seasons, or of the year”

  2. A complete rotation of anything.

verb

  1. To ride a bicycle or other cycle.
  2. To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.

Words that rhyme with cycle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unicyclemichaelticalmichelsiclemotorcyclerecyclechicletikalaichelecarmichaeldeikel

Related words

bikemotorcyclebicyclepedalwheelroundcpshertz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cycle"?▾

"Cycle" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cycle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cycle" is /ˈsaɪkəl/.

What does "cycle" mean?▾

Cycle: An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.

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