How Do You Spell KASSAUNDRA?

Pronunciation: [kˈasɔːndɹə] (IPA)

The spelling of the name "Kassaundra" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "kas" is pronounced as /kæs/, with the letter "a" having a short "a" sound. The second syllable "sau" is pronounced as /sɔ:/, with the letter "au" representing a long "o" sound. The final syllable "ndra" is pronounced as /ndrə/, with the letter "d" representing a silent consonant and the letter "a" having a short "a" sound. Overall, the spelling reflects the pronunciation of the individual sounds in the name.

Common Misspellings for KASSAUNDRA

• jassaundra
• massaundra
• lassaundra
• oassaundra
• iassaundra
• kzssaundra
• ksssaundra
• kwssaundra
• kqssaundra
• kasszundra
• kasssundra
• kasswundra
• kassqundra
• kassayndra
• kassaindra
• kassa8ndra
• kassa7ndra
• kassaubdra
• kassaumdra
• kassaujdra

Etymology of KASSAUNDRA

The name "Kassaundra" is a variant spelling of the name "Cassandra" or "Kassandra". The etymology of "Cassandra" can be traced back to Greek mythology. In ancient Greek, the name derives from the word "καθείρω" (katheirō), meaning "to excel" or "to shine". According to Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo. However, she was also cursed, and her prophecies were never believed. The name "Cassandra" became associated with someone who delivers warnings or prophecies that are disregarded. The variant spelling "Kassaundra" is likely a modern English adaptation of the original Greek name.