How to Pronounce "cicero"
word
/ˈsɪsɝˌoʊ/
SIS-uh-roh
/sˈaɪsɹəʊ/
sy-SAIR-oh
Definition
Cicero is mainly known as the name of a famous Roman orator and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. In typography, 'cicero' is also a unit of measurement used in some European countries, equal to 12 Didot points.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪsɝˌoʊ/
British English
/sˈaɪsɹəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIS-uh-roh
UK
sy-SAIR-oh
Listen in Context
Cicero was a famous Roman orator.
We learned about Cicero in history class.
A cicero equals twelve Didot points in typography.
Many speeches by Cicero are still studied today for their style.