Pronunciation: [məkjˈuːən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "McEwan" is unique and can be confusing. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /məˈkjuːən/. The initial "Mc" is a common prefix in Scottish and Irish surnames and is pronounced as /mək/. The "Ewan" part is pronounced as /ˈjuːən/. It is important to note that the "E" is not pronounced like the letter "e" but rather as a long "u" sound. When pronouncing McEwan, the stress falls on the second syllable.
The term "McEwan" is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Eoghain" or "MacEòghainn", which means "son of Eoghan". "Eoghan" is a Gaelic name that is often Anglicized as "Eugene".
The Gaelic prefix "Mac" means "son", and it is often followed by the father's name, in this case, "Eoghan". Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of "Mac Eoghain" evolved to become "McEwan", as the prefix "Mac" was abbreviated and "Eoghain" was anglicized.
The surname "McEwan" is common among Scottish clans and families, particularly those from the Highlands and the western coastal regions.
