Indian-origin Shrey Parikh aces ‘cywyddau’ at Scripps National Spelling Bee, rare Welsh word leaves internet baffled and searching for meaning
etimes.in / May 31, 2026, 16:30 (IST)
An Indian-origin contestant at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Shrey Parikh, unexpectedly went viral for correctly spelling the Welsh verse form 'cywyddau.' The term, referring to a complex poetic structure with deep historical roots in Welsh literature, sparked widespread curiosity and amusement online as viewers struggled with its pronunciation and meaning.