How Do You Spell HERRINGTON?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛɹɪŋtən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Herrington" is quite straightforward when using IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈhɛrɪŋtən/, meaning each letter represents a distinct sound in the English language. The first syllable 'her' is pronunciated as /hɛr/ and the 'ing' vowel sound is /ɪŋ/. The final syllable 'ton' follows the /tən/ sound, making it a three-syllable word. "Herrington" is a family name, and the correct spelling is essential to ensure proper identification of the individuals or places with that name.

Common Misspellings for HERRINGTON

• sherrinton
• Sherringtoun
• Werrinton
• heringbon

Etymology of HERRINGTON

The word "Herrington" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hæring" or "Hererinc", which consists of "hær", meaning "rock" or "stone", combined with "ing", indicating descent or affiliation, and the suffix "-ton", meaning "town" or "settlement". Therefore, "Herrington" likely originally referred to someone from the settlement or town associated with a rock or stone. Over time, this personal name evolved into a surname.

Similar spelling words for HERRINGTON

• herring gull,
• hearing loss,
• hearing,
• Harrington,
• herring,
• herring salad,
• herringbone,
• herington,
• hearing dog,
• Harring,
• herring hog.