How Do You Spell DEPAUW?

Pronunciation: [dɪpˈɔːw] (IPA)

Depauw is a proper noun that is spelled as /dəˈpaʊ/. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks the word down into four sounds. The first sound, /d/, represents the voiced dental plosive at the beginning of the word. The next sound, /ə/, denotes the schwa vowel sound in the middle. The third sound, /ˈpaʊ/, represents a stressed syllable followed by the diphthong /aʊ/ (as in "cow"). Overall, the spelling of Depauw follows conventional English spelling rules, but the unusual letter order may cause confusion for unfamiliar readers.

Common Misspellings for DEPAUW

• depu
• depaw
• depau
• De Pau
• De Pauw

Etymology of DEPAUW

The word "DePauw" is a surname and a proper noun, typically referring to individuals or institutions named after Washington Charles DePauw, an American businessman and philanthropist. The etymology of the surname "DePauw" is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word "de Pauw", which translates to "the peacock" in English. The surname is believed to have been given to individuals whose family crest or coat of arms featured a peacock. Over time, the spelling may have evolved to the anglicized form "DePauw", especially in American usage.

Similar spelling words for DEPAUW

• deep,
• deppe,
• depew,
• deveau,
• debow,
• deaf,
• DEPP.