cyn-

English

Prefix

cyn-

1. A shortening of the prefix cyno- when used before vowels.

Anagrams

• CNY, NYC, nyc

Old English

Prefix

cyn-

1. alternative form of cyne-

Welsh

Etymology 1

From Proto-Brythonic *kɨnt (“former, previous”). Cognate with Cornish kyn- and Cornish kyns-.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌkɨ̞n/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌkɪn/

Prefix

cyn-

1. former, past, ex-, pre-

   ‎cyn- + ‎gŵr (“husband”) → ‎cyn-ŵr (“ex-husband”)

   ‎cyn- + ‎aelod (“member”) → ‎cyn-aelod (“former member”)

Etymology 2

From Proto-Brythonic *köβ̃-. Cognate with Cornish ken-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kən/

Prefix

cyn-

1. together, co-, con-

   Synonyms: cy-, cyd-, cyf-, cyt-

2. equal, similar, equi-
3. affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word

   ‎cyn- + ‎twrf (“loud noise”) → ‎cynnwrf (“commotion, excitement”)

Derived terms

Welsh terms prefixed with cyn-

cynflaidd

cynneddf

cynddelw

cynrhychiol

cynrychioli

cynhaeaf

cynradd

cyngyd

cynllun

cynllunio

cymwyn

cymysg

cymen

cymhleth

cynsail

cynnes

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyn-

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cyn-	gyn-	nghyn-	chyn-

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyn-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies