How Do You Spell GABRIELSEN?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈabɹiːlsən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Gabrielsen" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "Ga-", is pronounced as /ˈɡæ/, with a hard G sound and a short A. The second syllable, "-bri-", is pronounced as /ˈbreɪ/, with a long E sound and an emphasis on the second syllable. The final syllable, "-sen", is pronounced as /sən/, with a short E and the N sound. Altogether, "Gabrielsen" is pronounced as "guh-brey-suhn".

Etymology of GABRIELSEN

The surname "Gabrielsen" has a Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Gabriel, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name "Gavri'el", meaning "God is my strength". The suffix "-sen" signifies "son of", thus making "Gabrielsen" mean "son of Gabriel". This type of surname formation is particularly common in Denmark and Norway, where traditional naming patterns often relied on patronymics.

Similar spelling words for GABRIELSEN

• Gabrielle,
• Gabrielli,
• gabrielson,
• Gabriele,
• gabriel,
• Gabriela,
• Gabriella.