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Etymology
Pronunciation
ciclismo
cycling
Latin America
Simplified: see-KLEEZ-moh
IPA: si'kliz.mo
Spain
Simplified: thee-KLEEZ-moh
IPA: θi'kliz.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
clis
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o