How Do You Spell HOLLINGER?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒlɪŋɡə] (IPA)

The word "hollinger" is spelled with a combination of consonants and vowels that create a unique sound. Using IPA phonetic transcription, the word can be split into four sounds: /h/ which is a voiceless glottal fricative, /ɒ/ which is an open back rounded vowel, /l/ which is an alveolar lateral approximant, and /ɪŋə/ which is a nasalized near-close near-front unrounded vowel followed by a syllabic nasal. Taken together, these sounds create the distinct spelling and pronunciation of the word "hollinger."

HOLLINGER Meaning and Definition

1. Hollinger is a proper noun, primarily known as a surname which originated from the British Isles. It is an English surname with debated origins, possibly derived from Holling Hill or Hollow Hill, suggesting a person living near or having ancestral ties to a hilly or hollow area. Alternatively, it could be derived from Old Norse and Old English roots, referring to a person who lived near a holly tree or wood.

   In recent years, "Hollinger" is also associated with the name of a media company, "Hollinger International," formerly headed by Conrad Black. This association is notable due to high-profile legal controversies surrounding the company.

   As a person's surname, "Hollinger" typically refers to a family name, indicating one's heritage, lineage, or ancestral background. Like any surname, it carries significant personal and cultural value for those who possess it. Although not as common as some other surnames, it still represents the individual and their familial connections. Furthermore, surnames often connect individuals to their genealogical history, allowing individuals to trace and understand their familial roots and connections to particular regions or ethnic groups.

Similar spelling words for HOLLINGER

• hollings,
• howling,
• hollingworth,
• holness,
• Hullinger,
• hollins,
• halling,
• hollingshead,
• helling,
• holiness.