How to pronounce cyphers
Say it like SY-ferz. Cyphers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyphers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cyphers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-fuz.
What does cyphers mean?
- plural of cypher How to pronounce cypher
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cypher How to pronounce cypher
Questions about saying cyphers
How do you pronounce cyphers?
Say SY-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyphers?
Cyphers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ferz.
Is cyphers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪfəz/ (SY-fuz).