How to Pronounce Motorcycle

To pronounce "motorcycle", say MOT-orcycl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “motorcycle”

"motorcycle" has 3 syllables: mot-orcycl-e. It rhymes with cycle and unicycle, if that helps it stick.

What does motorcycle mean?

noun

  1. An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

verb

  1. To ride a motorcycle.

Synonyms

bikechoppercyclemopedmotorbicyclemotorbike

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Words that rhyme with motorcycle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cycleunicyclemichaelticalmichelsiclerecyclechicle

Related words

bikecyclescooterbicyclecyclistmotorbikebikercycling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "motorcycle"?▾

"Motorcycle" has 3 syllables: mot · orcycl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "motorcycle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "motorcycle" is /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/.

What does "motorcycle" mean?▾

Motorcycle: An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

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