How Do You Spell MCBETH?

Pronunciation: [mkbˈəθ] (IPA)

The most common spelling of the name of the famous Shakespearean tragedy is "Macbeth". The pronunciation of this word is /məkˈbɛθ/ or "muhk-beth". The "k" sound represents the Scottish Gaelic spelling of the name, which is often used in the play. The first syllable, "mac", means "son of" in Gaelic, indicating Macbeth's heritage. While some may occasionally spell the name "McBeth" with a lowercase "c", the standard spelling is "Macbeth" with a capital "M".

Etymology of MCBETH

The word McBeth is a variation of the name Macbeth which originated from Scottish Gaelic. The Gaelic name Macbeth is a combination of two elements: mac meaning son and bethad meaning life. Hence, Macbeth can be roughly translated as son of life or son of life's essence. It is most famously associated with the historical figure Macbeth, the 11th-century king of Scotland, who also serves as the protagonist in William Shakespeare's play titled Macbeth.

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