How to Pronounce Recycle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹiˈsaɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recycle”

"recycle" has 2 syllables: recycl-e. It rhymes with cycle and unicycle, if that helps it stick.

What does recycle mean?

noun

  1. An act of recycling.

verb

  1. To break down and reuse component materials.

    “Both paper and plastic can be recycled.”

  2. To reuse as a whole.

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Words that rhyme with recycle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cycleunicyclemichaelticalmichelsiclemotorcyclechicle

Related words

reusereprocessrecyclablerecyclabilityrecyclerrepurposerecirculationre-use

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recycle"?▾

"Recycle" has 2 syllables: recycl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recycle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recycle" is /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/.

What does "recycle" mean?▾

Recycle: An act of recycling.

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