How Do You Spell HIERONIMO?

Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪ͡əɹənˈɪmə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Hieronimo" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, "Hieronimo" is pronounced as "hɪrɒnɪməʊ". The "h" is pronounced with a breathy voice, followed by the "ɪr" sound which represents the "ee" sound in "see", and the "ɒ" sound for "o" in "hot". The "n" is clearly pronounced, followed by the "ɪ" sound in "it", and "m" for "mike". Finally, "o" is pronounced with a long "oh" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Hieronimo" accurately represents its correct pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for HIERONIMO

• hieronumo

Etymology of HIERONIMO

The word "Hieronimo" is derived from the name "Hieronymus", which originates from ancient Greek. It is a compound word combining "hieros", meaning "sacred" or "holy", and "onyma", meaning "name". "Hieronymus" is a Greek given name which was sometimes Latinized as "Hieronimus". Over time, "Hieronimo" has become a variant spelling of the name, particularly associated with the character Hieronimo in the play "The Spanish Tragedy" by Thomas Kyd.