How Do You Spell EBERLEIN?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛbəlˌa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Eberlein" is a bit tricky to decipher. It is pronounced as /ˈeɪbərlaɪn/ ("AY-bur-line"). The first syllable "E" is pronounced as "AY", the second syllable "ber" is pronounced as "bur" with a short vowel sound, and the final syllable "lein" is pronounced as "line" with a long "i" sound. The spelling may seem unusual to English speakers as it mixes German phonetics with an English spelling system. Nonetheless, it is a common surname in German-speaking countries.

Common Misspellings for EBERLEIN

• 4berlein
• 3berlein

Etymology of EBERLEIN

The word "Eberlein" is a German surname, and its etymology can be traced back to the Middle High German term "eber", meaning "boar", and the suffix "-lein", which is a diminutive form. Therefore, "Eberlein" can be translated as "little boar" or "boarling" in English. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to denote the son of someone named Eber, rather than having a specific meaning or association.

Similar spelling words for EBERLEIN

• Eberle,
• eberly,
• eberling.