How do you pronounce "bicycle"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/ (BEYES-ik-uhl). In British English: /bˈaɪsɪkəl/ (B-eyes-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ (BUH-is-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈaɪsɪkəl/ (B-eyes-ik).

Is "bicycle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/ (BEYES-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈaɪsɪkəl/ (B-eyes-ik).

How to Pronounce "bicycle"

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bicycle

/ˈbaɪsɪkəl/

BEYES-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

baɪsbi·ɪkcy·əlcle

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