How Do You Spell DURRINGTON?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌɹɪŋtən] (IPA)

"Durrington" is a village in the United Kingdom. The spelling of this word is "dʌrɪŋtən," according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "dʌr" is pronounced with a short "u" sound as in "hut," followed by the "ɪŋ" sound as in "king." The second syllable "tən" is pronounced with a schwa sound as in "sofa" followed by the "n" sound. This IPA transcription can help non-native speakers to accurately pronounce the name of this village.

Etymology of DURRINGTON

The word "Durrington" is derived from Old English. It can be broken down into two elements: "dur" and "tun".

1. "Dur" is believed to stem from the Old English word "durran" or "dorr", meaning "door" or "gate". It could also be linked to "duru", which means "a passage or entrance". This element suggests a connection to a door or entrance of some sort.

2. "Tun" is another Old English word meaning "an enclosure, farmstead, or village". It has evolved into the modern English word "town". It often refers to a settlement or an area enclosed by a wall or fence.

Thus, "Durrington" likely indicates a settlement or village associated with a specific entrance or gate.