How Do You Spell MCELRAVY?

Pronunciation: [mək ˈɛlɹavi] (IPA)

McElravy is a surname that originates from Ireland. It is spelled phonetically as /mækˈɛl.ræ.vi/ in IPA transcription. The first syllable "Mc" is common in many Irish surnames and refers to "son of". The second syllable "El" is pronounced as "ell", and the next syllable "ravy" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a stress on the second syllable. The spelling of McElravy shows the complexity of Irish pronunciation and how phonetic transcription can help with accurate pronunciation.

Etymology of MCELRAVY

The word McElravy is a surname of Irish origin. It derives from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Ruaidh, which means son of the red-haired youth. In Gaelic, Mac means son, and Giolla Ruaidh refers to a red-haired person. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to McElravy.

Similar spelling words for MCELRAVY

• mcleroy,
• mcaleer,
• mcelroy,
• McClure,
• mcclaren,
• McLarney,
• mcclary,
• mcelrath,
• mcclard,
• mcilrath,
• mclaurin,
• mcclurg,
• McClaran,
• mccleary,
• McLaren,
• McKeller,
• mckellar,
• mclarty,
• mcleary.