Edinger is a German surname that is pronounced as "EH-ding-er" in IPA phonetic transcription. In this word, the "E" is pronounced as the short "e" sound like in "bed," while the "i" in "inger" is pronounced as the long "i" sound like in "kite." Additionally, the "g" in "inger" is pronounced as a hard "g" like in "go." The correct spelling appears to be "Edinger," which reflects the way it sounds when spoken aloud.
The etymology of the word "edinger" is unclear and does not have a widely established origin. It appears to be a surname, and surnames can often have diverse origins or arise from different sources.
In some cases, "Edinger" could be of German or Swiss-German origin. It might be derived from the Germanic personal name "Edo" or "Eda", which means "wealth" or "prosperity", combined with the suffix "-inger" used to describe someone belonging to a particular place or region. This would make "Edinger" mean "one from Edo's place" or "of the Eda region".
However, without more specific information or historical records on the family or individuals associated with the name "Edinger", it is challenging to pinpoint its etymology definitively.