How Do You Spell CARRAGHER?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹaɡhə] (IPA)

The word Carragher is a proper noun and is spelled with two ‘r’s and with the digraph ‘gh’ at the end. The phonetic transcription of Carragher is /ˈkærəɡər/. In this transcription, the first syllable ‘car’ is pronounced with a short ‘a’ sound, followed by a schwa sound. The second syllable ‘ra’ is pronounced with a long ‘a’ sound. The final syllable, ‘gher’, is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a soft ‘g’ and a silent ‘h’.

Common Misspellings for CARRAGHER

• carragheen
• Cabrached
• Carrayer
• Carrayne
• Carrafeat

Etymology of CARRAGHER

The word "Carragher" is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Carraig, which means "descendant of Carraig". The Irish word "carraig" translates to "rock" in English. Surnames in Irish culture often had a patronymic or clan-based origin, indicating familial relations or association with a specific area or ancestor. Carragher likely originates from an individual or family associated with a particular rock or rocky place.

Similar spelling words for CARRAGHER

• carouser,
• Carriger,
• cargo area.