How to Pronounce Upcycled

To pronounce "upcycled", say UPCYCL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)ld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)ld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “upcycled”

"upcycled" has 2 syllables: upcycl-ed.

What does upcycled mean?

verb

  1. To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
  2. To promote into a more productive or useful role.

adjective

  1. Of waste materials, etc.: converted into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
  2. Promoted into a more productive or useful role.

Antonyms

downcycle

Related words

upconvertedconvertedretroconvertedreconstructedurban-renewedremanufacturedregenerateddetransformed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upcycled"?▾

"Upcycled" has 2 syllables: upcycl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "upcycled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "upcycled" is /ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)ld/.

What does "upcycled" mean?▾

Upcycled: To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

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