How Do You Spell FLEISCHMAN?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛʃmən] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Fleischman" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "fleisch" is pronounced as [flʌɪʃ], with the "ei" combination representing the long "i" sound. The second syllable "man" is pronounced as [mæn], with a short "a" sound. The spelling of the name is influenced by the German language, where "ei" often represents the long "i" sound. "Fleisch" also means "meat" in German, reflecting the name's potential origin in a profession related to butchery.

Etymology of FLEISCHMAN

The word "Fleischman" is of German origin. It is a compound word consisting of "Fleisch", which means "meat" in German, and "mann", which means "man". Therefore, "Fleischman" translates to "meat man" or "butcher" in English. It likely originated as an occupational surname for someone engaged in the meat trade or working as a butcher.

Similar spelling words for FLEISCHMAN

• fleshman,
• fleischmann,
• Flickner,
• Fleishman.