The Cipherese Alphabet:
A = π
B = π
C = π
D = π
E = π
F = π
G = π
H = π
I = π
J = π
K = π
L = π
M = π
N = π
O = π
P = π
Q = π
R = π
S = π
T = π
U = π
V = π
W = π
X = π
Y = π
Z = π
0 = βͺ
1 = β
2 = β‘
3 = β’
4 = β£
5 = β€
6 = β₯
7 = β¦
8 = β§
9 = β¨
Spoken Cipherese Syllable Chart
Letter Syllable Pronunciation Guide
A "ah" βahβ as in βfatherβ
B "ba" βbahβ
C "ka" βkahβ
D "du" βdooβ
E "el" βellβ
F "fi" βfeeβ
G "gi" βgheeβ (hard βgβ)
H "ha" βhahβ
I "in" βeenβ
J "jo" βjoeβ
K "kae" βkayβ
L "lo" βlowβ
M "mi" βmeeβ
N "no" βnohβ
O "or" βoarβ
P "pi" βpeeβ
Q "qu" βkwooβ
R "ra" βrahβ
S "si" βseeβ
T "ta" βtahβ
U "ul" βoolβ (as in βruleβ)
V "va" βvahβ
W "wi" βweeβ
X "xe" βzehβ or βksehβ
Y "ya" βyahβ
Z "za" βzahβ
How to Use
Spell each word letter by letter, using the corresponding syllable.
Say the syllables smoothly, with a magical tone.
Example Sentences
PONY: pi-or-no-ya
FRIENDSHIP: fi-ra-in-el-no-du-si-ha-in-pi
MAGIC: mi-ah-gi-in-ka
ENCRYPTION: el-no-ka-ra-yi-pi-ta-in-or-no
How to Make Spoken Cipherese Sound Magical
1. Chant Syllables with Rhythm or Melody
Pick a Beat: Use a slow, steady rhythm (like a metronome or gentle drum: one beat per syllable).
Example (MAGIC):
miβahβgiβinβka
(Clap, tap, or pulse your hand with each syllable.)
Melody:
Try rising in pitch for each syllable, or alternate high and low notes.
mi (low), ah (medium), gi (high), in (medium), ka (low)*
2. Whisper or Intone for a Spell-like Effect
Whisper:
Use a breathy, soft voice for each syllable:
βmiβ¦ ahβ¦ giβ¦ inβ¦ kaβ¦β
Intone:
Draw out the vowels, letting each syllable resonate:
βMiiiiβaaaahβgeeeeβeeenβkaaahβ¦β
3. Pause Between Words for Long Messages or Emphasis
Short Pause:
For clarity or drama, pause for a beat or two between each word.
Longer Pause for Importance:
Pause for three beats or more to mark a new sentence, spell, or to highlight an important word.
4. Combine Effects for Maximum Magic
Chant syllables rhythmically.
Whisper or intone, letting your voice rise and fall.
Insert dramatic pauses between words or phrases.
Example: βFriendship is Magicβ
Cipherese Syllables:
fi-ra-in-el-no-du-si-ha-in-pi (pause) in-si (pause) mi-ah-gi-in-ka
Chant Example:
fi (low), ra (medium), in (high), el (medium), no (low), du (medium), si (high), ha (medium), in (low), pi (high)
(pause)
in (medium), si (high)
(pause)
mi (low), ah (medium), gi (high), in (medium), ka (low)
Or whispered for effect:
βfiβ¦ raβ¦ inβ¦ elβ¦ noβ¦ duβ¦ siβ¦ haβ¦ inβ¦ piβ¦ [pause] inβ¦ siβ¦ [pause] miβ¦ ahβ¦ giβ¦ inβ¦ kaβ¦β
Ideas for Special Effects
For spells or rituals: Let each syllable echo, or hum as you say them.
For secrecy: Whisper syllables close to someoneβs ear, or in a circle.
For urgency: Speed up the rhythm, shorten the pauses.
. Mysterious
Technique:
Whisper each syllable, letting your breath linger on the vowels.
Use slow, irregular rhythms.
Let silence fill the pauses between words.
Example (MAGIC):
miiiβ¦ ahhhβ¦ giiiβ¦ iinβ¦ kaaβ¦
[long, soft pauses between each syllable]
2. Powerful
Technique:
Speak or chant each syllable loudly and clearly.
Use a strong, steady rhythm (like marching or drumming).
Emphasize consonants, and slightly roll Rs or extend vowels.
Example (MAGIC):
MI!βAH!βGI!βIN!βKA!
(each syllable on a drumbeat, with forceful voice)
3. Gentle
Technique:
Sing or hum syllables softly, using a lilting melody.
Let each syllable flow smoothly into the next.
Keep the rhythm slow and soothing.
Example (MAGIC):
miahgiinka
(sung gently, like a lullaby, with barely noticeable pauses)
4. Urgent
Technique:
Rapidly chant each syllable, almost running them together.
Use a staccato, percussive rhythm.
Keep pauses very short, creating a sense of haste.
Example (MAGIC):
mi-ah-gi-in-ka!
(spoken quickly, with only a breath between syllables)
Adapting for Any Phrase
Letβs use βFriendship is Magicβ as an example (fi-ra-in-el-no-du-si-ha-in-pi in-si mi-ah-gi-in-ka):
Mysterious:
fiβ¦ raβ¦ inβ¦ elβ¦ noβ¦ duβ¦ siβ¦ haβ¦ inβ¦ piβ¦
(long, soft, airy, with drawn-out vowels and pauses)
Powerful:
FI! RA! IN! EL! NO! DU! SI! HA! IN! PI!
(shouted or chanted on a strong beat)
Gentle:
firainelnodusihain~pi
(softly sung, flowing like a lullaby)
Urgent:
fi-ra-in-el-no-du-si-ha-in-pi in-si mi-ah-gi-in-ka
(very fast, almost no pause, breathless energy)
ou can combine and adjust these for unique effects or to suit your storyβs needs