How Do You Spell HINRICHS?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪnɹɪt͡ʃz] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Hinrichs" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial sound "h" is represented by the IPA symbol /h/. The following vowel is the "i" sound, which is written as /ɪ/. The "n" sound is represented by the symbol /n/, and the "r" sound is written as /ɹ/. The second syllable contains the "k" sound, written as /k/, followed by the "s" sound, represented by /s/. Therefore, the complete spelling of "Hinrichs" in IPA is /ˈhɪnɹɪks/.

Etymology of HINRICHS

The word "Hinrichs" is a surname that originated in Germany. It is derived from the given name "Hinrich", which is a Low German variant of the name "Heinrich". "Heinrich" is composed of the Germanic elements "Heim" meaning "home" and "Ric" meaning "ruler", thus translating to "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household". Over time, the surname "Hinrichs" developed as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer is a descendant or son of someone named Hinrich.

Similar spelling words for HINRICHS

• Heinrich,
• henrich,
• henricks,
• henrichs,
• Heinrichs.