English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cyrus Pronunciation
Cyrus is pronounced SY-ruhs, IPA /ˈsaɪrəs/.
SY-ruhs
US /ˈsaɪrəs/
Syllables: SY · ruhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper noun): A Persian royal name, carried by Cyrus the Great, and now also a surname.
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Cyrus in a Sentence
- Cyrus the Great founded the Persian empire.
- Her youngest son is called Cyrus.
- The inscription names Cyrus as the builder.
Common Mispronunciations of Cyrus
Not SI-ruhs
A long vowel opens the name, so it begins like the word sigh.
Not sy-RUHS
Weight sits on the opening beat and the ending reduces to ruhs.
Tip: Cyrus, cirrus and Cyprus all begin alike and part company immediately afterwards.
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