How Do You Spell MCDONELL?

Pronunciation: [məkdˈə͡ʊnə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McDonell" can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. "Mc" represents the sound /mək/ as in "muck." "Don" is pronounced /dɑn/ like "Don Juan." Finally, "ell" is pronounced /ɛl/ like "bell." Putting it all together, "McDonell" is pronounced /məkˈdɑnɛl/. It's important to remember to capitalize the "D" in "McDonell," as it is a proper noun.

Etymology of MCDONELL

The word "McDonell" is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Domhnall" or "Donald", which means "world ruler" or "ruler of the world". The prefix "Mac" means "son of" in Gaelic, so "McDonell" essentially means "son of Donald". The spelling of the name may have variations like "MacDonald" or "McDonnell" depending on the region and dialect.

Similar spelling words for MCDONELL

• McDonalds,
• Macdonald,
• mcdonagh,
• macdonnell,
• mcdanel,
• McDonald,
• McDonnell.