How to pronounce Cyrus
Say it like SY-rus. Cyrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyrus 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cyrus
American and British speakers say Cyrus in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪrəs/ in the US and /ˈsaɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-rus.
What does Cyrus mean?
- The Kura river, as it is called in classical sources.
Words that rhyme with Cyrus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cyrus.
Questions about saying Cyrus
How do you pronounce Cyrus?
Say SY-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cyrus?
Cyrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say Cyrus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪrəs/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.