How Do You Spell KELLIHER?

Pronunciation: [kˈɛlɪhə] (IPA)

The word "Kelliher" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈkɛlɪhɛr/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "e" sound, represented by the symbol /ɛ/, followed by the stressed "i" sound represented by /ɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced with the long "e" sound represented by /iː/, then followed by the "h" sound represented by /h/. The final "er" sound is pronounced with the "r" sound represented by /r/ and the schwa sound represented by /ə/.

Etymology of KELLIHER

The word Kelliher is typically a surname, and its etymology is related to Irish heritage. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Céileachair, which means descendant of Céileachar. The name Céileachar itself comes from céile, meaning companion, and car, meaning loving or kind. Therefore, Ó Céileachair signifies a person belonging to the family or descendants of a kind or loving companion. Over time, Ó Céileachair might have anglicized and evolved into the surname Kelliher.

Similar spelling words for KELLIHER

• keller,
• Keeler,
• kelleher,
• kellar,
• keleher.