The spelling of the word "Hazlett" is an important topic for those who want to pronounce it correctly. The phonetic transcription of this word using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is "ˈhæzlɪt". The first syllable "haz" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the consonant cluster "zl" which is pronounced as "zl". The second syllable "lett" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a silent "e" at the end. Remembering this phonetic transcription can help you spell and pronounce "Hazlett" accurately.
The etymology of the surname "Hazlett" is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the place name "Hazlet" or "Hazelhead" in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is believed to be a combination of the Old Norse elements "hassel", meaning hazel, and "höfud", meaning head or source. Over time, the spelling variations "Hazlett" and "Haslett" emerged as anglicized forms of the original Scottish name.