How Do You Spell ESTEFAN?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛstɛfən] (IPA)

The word "Estefan" is spelled with the letter "e" followed by "s-t-e-f-a-n". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ɛs.tɛˈfæn/. The "e" at the beginning is pronounced as an "eh" sound, while "s" is pronounced as "ess" and "t" is pronounced as "tee". The combination of "e-f-a-n" forms a stress pattern with emphasis on the second syllable, pronounced as "eh-steh-FAHN" /ɛs.tɛˈfæn/. This spelling is commonly used as a surname of Hispanic origin.

Common Misspellings for ESTEFAN

• esyefan

Etymology of ESTEFAN

The surname "Estefan" is of Arabic origin, derived from the given name "Estefan", which itself is the Arabic form of the name "Stephan" or "Stephen". The name "Stephan" has been passed down through various cultures and languages, including Arabic, Spanish, and English. In Arabic, it is spelled إصتفان, while in Spanish, it is typically rendered as "Estefan" or "Esteban".