How do you pronounce "bicycles"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/ (BEYES-ik-uhlz). In British English: /bˈaɪsɪkəlz/ (B-eyes-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌɪsɪkəlz/ (BUH-is-ik-uhlz). In Australian English: /bˈaɪsɪkəlz/ (B-eyes-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/ (BEYES-ik-uhlz), while in British English it's /bˈaɪsɪkəlz/ (B-eyes-ik).

How to Pronounce "bicycles"

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bicycles

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/ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/

BEYES-ik-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

baɪsbi·ɪkcy·əlzcles

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