How to Pronounce Cypher

To pronounce "cypher", say CYPHER — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “cypher

"cypher" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cipher and decipher, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cipher, seifer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cypher mean?

noun

  1. A numeric character.
  2. Any text character.

verb

  1. To calculate.

    I never learned much more than how to read and cipher.

  2. To write in code or cipher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cypher"?

"Cypher" has one syllable.

What does "cypher" mean?

Cypher: A numeric character.

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