How Do You Spell FAUNTLEROY?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːntə͡lɹˌɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of "fauntleroy" is a bit unusual, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable sounds like "fawn", with a long "awn" sound. The second syllable sounds like "tler", with the "t" and "l" sounds blended together. The third syllable is pronounced like "oi", with a diphthong that starts with the "o" sound and transitions into the "i" sound. The final syllable is "oy", which rhymes with "boy". Together, the pronunciation is "Fawn-tler-oy".

Common Misspellings for FAUNTLEROY

• dauntleroy
• cauntleroy
• vauntleroy
• gauntleroy
• tauntleroy
• rauntleroy
• fzuntleroy
• fsuntleroy
• fwuntleroy
• fquntleroy
• fayntleroy
• fahntleroy
• fajntleroy
• faintleroy
• fa8ntleroy
• fa7ntleroy
• faubtleroy
• faumtleroy
• faujtleroy
• fantleroy
• fautleroy
• fauntlery
• Fantlery
• Fautlery

Etymology of FAUNTLEROY

The word "Fauntleroy" is derived from a fictional character named Cedric Errol, who appears in the 1886 novel called "Little Lord Fauntleroy" written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In the story, Cedric is a young boy from New York who becomes an English nobleman. His noble title is "Lord Fauntleroy", and the name became associated with a particular fashion style for boys. The term "Fauntleroy" eventually entered the English language as a noun that refers to a young boy who is dressed in formal, fancy, or excessively preppy clothing.

Idioms with the word FAUNTLEROY

• Little Lord Fauntleroy "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is an idiom used to describe a young boy who is dressed very formally or elegantly, often in a manner associated with wealth or aristocracy. It references the title character of a popular children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1885, who was depicted as a young protagonist dressed in elaborate, aristocratic clothing. The idiom is typically used sarcastically or humorously to highlight someone's exaggerated or pretentious appearance.

Similar spelling words for FAUNTLEROY

• fendler,
• findler,
• vandeleuria,
• vendler,
• vandeleur,
• vandalur,
• fondler,
• faintly.