How Do You Spell FLAMINGOE?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛmɪŋɡˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word for the tall, pink wading bird is "flamingo" /fləˈmɪŋɡəʊ/. The "o" at the end is pronounced as a long "o" sound, and the "e" is silent. The word originates from the Spanish "flamenco," meaning "flame-colored." Despite its popularity as a word, "flamingo" can often be misspelled due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. Remember to include the silent "e" to avoid spelling it as "flamingoe."

Common Misspellings for FLAMINGOE

• dlamingoe
• clamingoe
• vlamingoe
• glamingoe
• tlamingoe
• rlamingoe
• fkamingoe
• fpamingoe
• foamingoe
• flzmingoe
• flsmingoe
• flwmingoe
• flqmingoe
• flaningoe
• flakingoe
• flajingoe
• flamungoe
• flamjngoe
• flamkngoe
• flamongoe

Etymology of FLAMINGOE

The word "flamingo" originates from the Spanish word "flamenco". The Spanish term "flamenco" was derived from the Old Provençal word "flaming" or "flamenc", meaning "fire-colored" or "flame-like". The etymology is a reference to the vibrant reddish-pink color of the bird's plumage, akin to the intensity of flames. Over time, the word "flamingo" was adopted by various languages to describe this particular type of tropical wading bird.

Plural form of FLAMINGOE is FLAMINGOES