Zürich

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈzɜː(ɹ).ɪk/, /zʊːɹ.ɪx/
• Hyphenation: Zü + rich

Origin

The name's origin is probably ultimately from a root for water; compare Proto-Celtic *dubros ("water").

Alternative forms

• Zurich

Full definition of Zürich

Proper noun

1. A city in Switzerland, on Lake Zürich, the capital of the canton of Zürich
2. A canton of Switzerland

Usage notes

The native English form of the word is Zurich, which represents the usual pronunciation with initial /z/. The form Zürich in English arises from the common conception that holds foreign diacritics optional but more correct in English spelling. Both spellings are valid.

The form Zürich may also be used to indicate the German pronunciation, with initial /ts/.

Synonyms

• the canton of Zürich, the canton of Zurich