How Do You Spell MACKINNON?

Pronunciation: [mˈakɪnən] (IPA)

"Mackinnon" is spelled in accordance with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /məˈkɪnən/. The word derives from Scottish Gaelic, in which it is spelled Mac Ionmhuinn, meaning "son of the theologian". In English, the name is pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable, with two unstressed schwas either side of the /k/ sound. The spelling of "Mackinnon" reflects the phonetic sounds in the name and is common in many English-speaking countries as a surname.

Etymology of MACKINNON

The surname "MacKinnon" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Fhionghuin", meaning "son of Fingon". It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Fingon. The prefix "Mac" means "son of" in Gaelic, while "Fhionghuin" is likely a given name, possibly of ancient Celtic origin. Over time, the name evolved and anglicized into "MacKinnon", which is now a common surname among Scottish families.

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