How Do You Spell EFTSOON?

Pronunciation: [ɛftsˈuːn] (IPA)

Eftsoon is a rare word that means "soon after" or "before long." Its peculiar spelling can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription as ɛftˈsuːn. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound "eh" as in "met," followed by a voiceless fricative "f." The second syllable has a long "oo" sound as in "boot," and the final syllable has a long "u" sound as in "tune." Despite its infrequency of use, the word eftsoon adds an elegant touch to formal writing.

Common Misspellings for EFTSOON

• wftsoon
• sftsoon
• dftsoon
• rftsoon
• 4ftsoon
• 3ftsoon
• edtsoon
• ectsoon
• evtsoon
• egtsoon
• ettsoon
• ertsoon
• efrsoon
• effsoon
• efgsoon
• efysoon
• ef6soon
• ef5soon
• eftaoon
• efteoon

Etymology of EFTSOON

The word "eftsoon" is derived from Middle English and Old English origins. "Eft" comes from Old English "æft", meaning "after" or "again". It is related to the Dutch word "eft" and German "eben". The word "soon" is derived from Old English "sōna", meaning "immediately" or "promptly". So when combined, "eftsoon" essentially means "after a short time" or "soon after".

Similar spelling words for EFTSOON

• eftsoon(S),
• AFDSNY,
• avedisian,
• avetisyan.