How to Pronounce "cyclical"
word
ˈsaɪkɫɪkəɫ/, /ˈsɪkɫɪkəɫ
SY-kluh-kuhl or SIK-luh-kuhl
sˈaɪklɪkəl
SY-kluh-kuhl
Definition
Something is cyclical if it happens in cycles or is repeated in the same order over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪkɫɪkəɫ/, /ˈsɪkɫɪkəɫ
British English
sˈaɪklɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-kluh-kuhl or SIK-luh-kuhl
UK
SY-kluh-kuhl
Listen in Context
The seasons follow a cyclical pattern every year.
Economic growth can be cyclical, going up and down over time.
Many jobs in tourism have a cyclical nature depending on the season.
Market crashes are often cyclical; history has shown they come back around.