How to Pronounce Recycling

To pronounce "recycling", say RECYCL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

RECYCL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “recycling”

"recycling" has 2 syllables: recycl-ing. It rhymes with cycling and reichling, if that helps it stick.

What does recycling mean?

verb

  1. To break down and reuse component materials.

    “Both paper and plastic can be recycled.”

  2. To reuse as a whole.

noun

  1. The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.
  2. Those materials culled for recycling.

    “He plans to haul the recycling in on Saturday.”

Words that rhyme with recycling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cyclingreichling

Related words

reusereprocessrecyclerrecyclablerecyclabilityreusabilityrefurbishmentrecirculation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recycling"?▾

"Recycling" has 2 syllables: recycl · ing.

What does "recycling" mean?▾

Recycling: To break down and reuse component materials.

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