How Do You Spell CRITTENDON?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪtəndən] (IPA)

The word "Crittendon" is spelled with a 'c', two 't's, an 'e', an 'n', two 'd's, an 'o' and an 'n'. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /ˈkrɪtəndən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short 'i' sound, followed by a soft 't'. The second syllable has a schwa sound for 'e' and a nasal 'n' at the end. The last syllable has a short 'o' sound and a nasal 'n'. Remembering this phonetic spelling can help prevent misspellings of "Crittendon".

Etymology of CRITTENDON

The word Crittendon is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Creddan or Credda, which is further connected to the elements Cred meaning sieve or basket and denu meaning valley. Therefore, Crittendon likely originally referred to someone who lived in or near a valley where sifters or baskets were made. Over time, this name evolved into different spellings, including Crittenden and Crittenton.

Similar spelling words for CRITTENDON

• crittenden,
• credendum.