How to Pronounce "cypher"
word
ˈsaɪfɝ
SY-fer
sˈaɪfɐ
SY-fuh
Definition
A 'cypher' is a secret code used to hide the meaning of a message, or it can refer to a person with little influence or importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪfɝ
British English
sˈaɪfɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-fer
UK
SY-fuh
Listen in Context
The message was written in a cypher.
She learned how to break the cypher.
He felt like a cypher in the meeting.
They exchanged secret messages using a homemade cypher.