Cyrillic

usgb/səˈrɪlɪk/
adjective

Referring to a system of writing used by some Slavic nations, designed by Saint Cyril.

Russian is written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
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Often appears as...

  • cyrillic script
  • cyrillic alphabet
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Not Just Russian

Cyrillic isn't only for Russian; it's also used by other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and Serbia.

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The Bulgarian language also uses the Cyrillic script.
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Visual Distinction

Cyrillic letters can look similar to Latin ones but often have different sounds.

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The Cyrillic letter 'P' is pronounced as 'R' in the English.
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Not Phonetic

Each Cyrillic letter represents a specific sound, making reading predictable once you learn it.

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Once you master Cyrillic letters, you can read words aloud confidently.
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