How Do You Spell ZEFYR?

Pronunciation: [zˈɛfə] (IPA)

The word "zefyr" is often misspelled due to its unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word can be written as /ˈzɛfɪr/. This shows that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by the "f" sound and then the short "i" sound. The ending is pronounced with the long "e" sound. The correct spelling of this word is actually "zephyr", which is derived from the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyrus.

Common Misspellings
Etymology
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Common Misspellings for ZEFYR

  • xefyr
  • sefyr
  • aefyr
  • zwfyr
  • zsfyr
  • zdfyr
  • zrfyr
  • z4fyr
  • z3fyr
  • zedyr
  • zecyr
  • zevyr
  • zegyr
  • zeryr
  • zefgr
  • zef7r
  • zef6r
  • zefye
  • zefyd
  • zefyf

Etymology of ZEFYR

The word "zephyr" derives from the Greek word "Zephyros", which means "the west wind". In Greek mythology, Zephyros was the personification of the gentle west wind and was often associated with spring and the arrival of warm weather. Over time, the word "Zephyros" was borrowed into Latin as "Zephyrus" and then entered Old English as "Zefirus". Eventually, it evolved into its modern form, "zephyr", which refers to a gentle, soft wind.