The spelling of the name "Riocard" is based on Irish Gaelic pronunciation. It is pronounced "rɪˈkɑːrd" in IPA phonetic transcription, with stress on the first syllable. The "R" sound is a voiced alveolar trill, while the "i" is pronounced as the vowel in "sit". The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" and the "d" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar stop. This unique spelling reflects the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Ireland.
The word Riocard is a given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Old Irish name Ríagán, which itself is a diminutive form of rí, meaning king in Irish. Therefore, Riocard can be understood as a variant of the name Ríagán or as a direct anglicized version of the Irish word for king.