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Pronunciation: [ɐbplˈanalp] (IPA)

Abplanalp is a surname of Swiss origin that derives from the German words "ab" meaning "from" and "Planalp," which is a place name. The correct pronunciation of Abplanalp is ahp-luh-nalp. The word is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet system, which represents each sound of the English language with specific symbols. The IPA transcription of Abplanalp is /ˈæbplənælp/, where /æ/ represents the short "a" sound, /p/ represents the voiceless "p" sound, /l/ represents the "l" sound, and so on.

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Etymology of ABPLANALP

The word "abplanalp" is of Swiss German origin, specifically from the Swiss German dialect spoken in the canton of Bern. It is a surname derived from the combination of two elements: "ab" meaning "from" or "off", and "Planalp", a term that refers to a high alpine pasture or meadow.

In Swiss German, surnames often originated from various geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics. "Abplanalp" likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating that the bearer came from a specific area called "Planalp" or was associated with high alpine meadows in some way. Over time, the surname has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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