The spelling of the name "Sygfried" may be confusing for some. It is actually pronounced as /ˈsɪɡfrid/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The "y" in the spelling is usually used to represent the sound /i/ in English, which is also heard in the word "myth." The "g" followed by "fr" combines to make the sound /ɡfr/. Overall, it is important to pay attention to the individual sounds within the name to correctly spell and pronounce it.
The name Sygfried is derived from Old High German. Syg means victory and fried means peace or protection.