How do you pronounce "cycle"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪkəl/ (SEYEK-uhl). In British English: /sˈaɪkəl/ (S-eyek). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌɪkəl/ (SUH-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈaɪkəl/ (S-eyek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪkəl/ (SEYEK-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈaɪkəl/ (S-eyek).

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cycle

/ˈsaɪkəl/

SEYEK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

saɪkcy·əlcle

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