How Do You Spell GILBERTSON?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪlbətsən] (IPA)

Gilbertson is a surname that is pronounced as /ˈɡɪlbərtsən/. This word is phonetically spelled as "G-I-L-B-E-R-T-S-O-N" in English. The IPA transcription of this word shows that it consists of ten distinct phonemes that are represented by individual letters in the English alphabet. The first syllable begins with a voiced velar plosive followed by an unvoiced dental fricative, and it is followed by a schwa sound. The final syllable has a nasal consonant followed by a schwa sound and another nasal consonant.

Etymology of GILBERTSON

The name Gilbertson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Gilbert. The name Gilbert itself has Old Germanic origins, composed of the elements gisil meaning pledge or hostage, and berht meaning bright or famous. Therefore, Gilbert can be translated to mean bright pledge or famous hostage. Over time, the name Gilbert became a family name, and the addition of the suffix -son indicates son of Gilbert, giving rise to the surname Gilbertson.

Similar spelling words for GILBERTSON

• gilbertian,
• Guilbert,
• Gilberto,
• gilbreath,
• Gilberte,
• gill bar,
• gilbreth,
• gilbert.