The word "Tzifira" is spelled with two consonants, "tz" and "f", and four vowels, "i", "i", "a", and "a". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /tsɪˈfɪrə/. The "tz" sound is a voiceless alveolar affricate, similar to the "ts" sound in "cats". The "f" sound is a voiceless labiodental fricative, like the "f" sound in "fist". The "i" and "a" sounds are both pronounced as short vowels. Overall, the spelling of "Tzifira" accurately reflects its pronunciation in IPA.
The etymology of the word "Tzifira" is derived from Hebrew. It is a variation of the Hebrew name "Tzipporah" or "Tsippora" (צִפּוֹרָה), which means "bird" in Hebrew.