How Do You Spell JESSOP?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛsəp] (IPA)

The word "jessop" is a surname of English origin. It is spelled with /dʒɛsəp/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "jess" is pronounced with a voiced postalveolar affricate /dʒ/, followed by the short "e" sound /ɛ/. The second syllable "op" is pronounced with a flat "o" sound /ə/ and ends with a voiceless bilabial plosive /p/. The spelling of "jessop" can be traced back to the Middle English language and variations of the surname can be found in different regions of England.

Etymology of JESSOP

The word jessop does not have a well-documented etymology as it is a relatively rare surname. It is thought to be of English origin, possibly derived from the given name Joseph. Surnames often originated as patronyms, indicating a person's descent from an ancestor with a certain given name. However, without more definitive evidence, it is difficult to determine the exact etymology of the specific surname Jessop.

Similar spelling word for JESSOP

• Jessup.