How Do You Spell ELLINGSEN?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪŋsən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Ellingsen" is rather straightforward once you grasp the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is broken down into four syllables: E-lling-sen. The first syllable is pronounced /ɛ/, like in the word "bet". The second syllable is pronounced /lɪŋ/, like in the word "cling". The third syllable is pronounced /sən/, like in the word "sun". Finally, the last syllable is silent. The proper spelling of "Ellingsen" is crucial in ensuring accurate pronunciation and identification.

Etymology of ELLINGSEN

The word "Ellingsen" is a surname of Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a personal name. "Ellingsen" is formed by combining the given name "Elling" and the suffix "-sen".

In Scandinavia, surnames were often formed by adding "-sen" (meaning "son of") or "-dottir" (meaning "daughter of") to the father's given name. In the case of "Ellingsen", it indicates that the person is the son of someone named Elling.

The given name "Elling" itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Ellingr", which is a combination of the elements "ellir", meaning "other" or "foreign", and "ingr", indicating "son" or "descendant".

Similar spelling words for ELLINGSEN

• elongate,
• elling,
• ellinger,
• ellington,
• ellingwood,
• Ellingson,
• Ellingsworth.