How Do You Spell BARTISAN?

Pronunciation: [bˈɑːtɪsən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "bartisan" can be a bit confusing as it is often pronounced differently than it is written. The proper pronunciation, as indicated by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /ˈbɑrtəzən/. The first syllable, "bar," is pronounced as in "bar" or "car," while the second syllable, "tisan," is pronounced as "tuh-zuhn." A bartisan is a type of balcony or platform on a castle or fortress wall, often used by sentries or archers for a better view of the surrounding area.

Common Misspellings for BARTISAN

• bartian
• bartisa
• vartisan
• nartisan
• hartisan
• gartisan
• bzrtisan
• bsrtisan
• bwrtisan
• bqrtisan
• baetisan
• badtisan
• baftisan
• battisan
• ba5tisan
• ba4tisan
• barrisan
• barfisan
• bargisan
• baryisan

Etymology of BARTISAN

The word "bartisan" comes from the Middle French term "bretesche", which was derived from the Old High German word "bret", meaning "plank" or "board". In Medieval architecture, a "bretesche" referred to a wooden or stone fortification built on top of a wall or tower, with openings for defenders to shoot through. Over time, the term evolved into "bartisan" in English, retaining its meaning of a small overhanging parapet or defensive structure.