The spelling of the word "echavarria" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with Spanish phonetics. The correct pronunciation is eh-chah-vah-ree-ah, with the stress on the third syllable. The "ch" sound is pronounced as a soft "sh" sound, and the "v" is pronounced as a soft "b." The double "r" is rolled, creating a trilled sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /e.tʃa.ˈβar.ɾja/.
The word "Echavarria" is a Spanish surname. It originates from the Basque country in northern Spain, where it is spelled "Etxebarria". The surname is believed to have derived from the Basque words "etxe" meaning house or home, and "barria" meaning new. So, "Echavarria" or "Etxebarria" can be translated to "new house" in English. Like many surnames, it likely originated as a way to identify or distinguish families based on their place of origin or residence.