How Do You Spell SIKORA?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪkɔːɹə] (IPA)

The word "sikora" is a Polish surname that is pronounced as /siˈkɔra/ according to International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first letter, "s", is pronounced as /s/ which is unvoiced alveolar fricative. The next letter "i" is pronounced as /i/ which represents the close front unrounded vowel sound. Letter "k" is pronounced as /k/ which is an unvoiced velar stop. Next, the letter "o" is pronounced as /ɔ/ representing open-mid back rounded vowel. Finally, letter "ra" is pronounced as /ra/ with the rolled "r" sound and the short "a" vowel sound.

Etymology of SIKORA

The word "sikora" has different etymologies depending on the language or region it is associated with. Here are a few possible origins:

1. Polish: "Sikora" is a surname derived from the Polish word for the bird "blue tit" or "chickadee". In this context, the word is related to the Polish word "siekierka", meaning "little axe". The connection lies in the similarity of the bird's beak to a small axe.

2. Czech/Slovak: In Czech and Slovak languages, "sikora" also refers to the bird "blue tit". The origin of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Slavic word "sьkora", meaning "titmouse" or "blue tit". It is derived from the Slavic root "sьk-", which generally refers to small birds.

Similar spelling words for SIKORA

• sixer,
• sykora,
• skora,
• Sizer.