The spelling of the word "cicinnus" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The word is pronounced /sɪˈsɪnəs/, which means it has four syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The first "c" is pronounced as a "s" sound because it is followed by an "i," while the second "c" is pronounced as a "k" sound because it is followed by an "a." The double "n" indicates a nasal sound, and the final "us" is pronounced as a schwa sound.