How Do You Spell MCGONIGAL?

Pronunciation: [məɡˈɒnɪɡə͡l] (IPA)

McGonigal is a surname commonly found in Ireland and Scotland. The spelling of this word can be broken down into phonetic sounds using the IPA transcription. The first sound is "m," pronounced as /m/. The second sound is "c," pronounced as /k/. The third sound is "g," pronounced as /ɡ/. The fourth sound is "o," pronounced as /ɒ/. The fifth sound is "n," pronounced as /n/. The sixth sound is "i," pronounced as /ɪ/. The seventh sound is "g," pronounced as /ɡ/. The eighth sound is "a," pronounced as /əl/. The ninth and final sound is "l," pronounced as /l/.

Etymology of MCGONIGAL

The word McGonigal is actually a surname which originates from Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Congail, which means son of Congal. The Gaelic prefix Mac means son of, while Congal refers to an early medieval personal name. Over time, Mac Congail evolved and Anglicized to McGonigal. Like many surnames, the spelling might have undergone alterations as families migrated or records were transcribed, leading to variations such as MacGonigal or Magongal.

Similar spelling words for MCGONIGAL

• mcnicholas,
• mcgonigle,
• mcnish,
• mcnichol,
• mcgonagle,
• mcinnis,
• mcnichols,
• mcnickle.