How Do You Spell CYCHRUS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪkɹəs] (IPA)

Cychrus is a genus of ground beetles. The word is spelled with IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈsaɪkrʌs/. The first syllable "cy" is pronounced as "sigh" and the "ch" sound is pronounced as "k". The second syllable "rus" is pronounced as "ruhs". The spelling of the word Cychrus follows the English phonetic rules, where "y" often represents the "ai" sound and "ch" represents the "k" sound. Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription helps in accurately pronouncing and spelling unfamiliar words.

CYCHRUS Meaning and Definition

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Etymology of CYCHRUS

The word "cychrus" has its origin in Greek. It is derived from the combination of "kukhos" (κῦχος), meaning "vessel" or "cup", and "cheir", meaning "hand", resulting in "cychrus" meaning "cup-shaped".