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cython

/ˈsaɪ.θɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
cython
IPA
/ˈsaɪ.θɑn/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A compiled programming language based on Python that yields performance comparable to that of C, with optional, C-inspired syntax extensions.

Etymology

Blend of C (“a high-level programming language”) + Python.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsaɪ.θɑn/
  • British English: /ˈsaɪ.θɒn/

Rhymes With

python

Questions

How do you pronounce cython?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsaɪ.θɑn/.
What does cython mean?
A compiled programming language based on Python that yields performance comparable to that of C, with optional, C-inspired syntax extensions.
Where does cython come from?
Blend of C (“a high-level programming language”) + Python.

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