How Do You Spell MCELHINNEY?

Pronunciation: [məkˈɛlhɪnɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McElhinney" can be quite confusing. The correct pronunciation of this Irish surname is [məˈkɛlhɪni], which is transcribed using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first letter "M" is followed by "c", which is pronounced as a "k" sound. The next letters "e" and "l" create a schwa sound, while "h" is silent. The ending "inney" is pronounced like "hin-ee". The correct spelling is important to ensure correct pronunciation and recognition in legal or official documents.

Etymology of MCELHINNEY

The word "McElhinney" is a surname commonly associated with individuals of Irish origin. Its etymology can be traced back to the Irish language.

The name "McElhinney" is an anglicized version derived from the original Irish Gaelic name, Mac Gaoithín, which translates to "son of Gaoithín". It is composed of two elements: "Mac", meaning "son of", and "Gaoithín", which is a diminutive form of "Gaoth" (meaning "wind" or "gust"). Therefore, "Mac Gaoithín" can be interpreted as "son of the little wind" or "son of the swift".

Over time, as Irish names were anglicized, "Mac Gaoithín" evolved into "McElhinney" to better suit the English language pronunciation patterns.

Similar spelling words for MCELHINNEY

• McClintock,
• mcilwain,
• mcclintic,
• mcglone,
• mcclane,
• mcelwain,
• McCluney,
• mcclintick,
• McClune,
• mcglinchey,
• McClaine,
• mcclenny,
• mcclinton,
• McElhannon,
• McLaine,
• McClain,
• mcelhaney,
• mcluhan.