How Do You Spell KILBOURNE?

Pronunciation: [kɪlbˈɔːn] (IPA)

The word "kilbourne" is spelled with the phonetic transcription of /kɪlˌbɔrn/. The "k" sound is followed by a short "i" sound, "l" sound, and "b" sound. The "o" sound is pronounced as a short "a" sound, and it is followed by the "u" sound, which is pronounced like "oo" as in "book." Lastly, there is the "r" sound, followed by the "n" sound. The spelling of "kilbourne" might be tricky to remember, but its phonetic transcription can help understand its correct pronunciation.

Etymology of KILBOURNE

The word "Kilbourne" is primarily a surname that originated from the British Isles, especially Scotland and England. The etymology of the word is derived from Old English and Scottish Gaelic elements.

The first part of the name, "kil", is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "cill" or the Old Irish word "cell", which both mean "church" in English. It is a common element in many place names in Scotland and Ireland, indicating the presence of a church or a place associated with religious activity.

The second part, "bourne", is derived from the Old English word "burna" or "brunna", meaning "a stream" or "a small river". It is a common element in English place names, particularly in areas with water features.

Similar spelling words for KILBOURNE

• kilburn,
• kilbourn,
• kilborn,
• killebrew.