How Do You Spell MCKEON?

Pronunciation: [məkɪˈən] (IPA)

The proper noun "McKeon" can be a tricky word to spell, but its phonetic transcription, /məˈkiːən/, can help make it easier to remember. The first syllable is pronounced /mə/ (as in the word "the"), followed by the long vowel /iː/ sound in the middle, and ending with a short /ən/ sound (similar to the word "fun"). When spelling McKeon, remember to start with the capitalized letter "M" and include both "e" letters next to each other in the middle.

Common Misspellings for MCKEON

• mcleod
• mcpoon
• makeou
• Mckleson
• makeon
• Lokeon
• Miyeong
• Mykxon

Etymology of MCKEON

The word McKeon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Eoghainn. The prefix Mac means son of in Irish, and Eoghainn is a variation of the personal name Eoghan, which means born of the yew tree or well-born. Hence, McKeon can be translated as son of Eoghan or descendant of Eoghan.

Similar spelling words for MCKEON

• mcewen,
• mcconn,
• mcgeehan,
• McKenny,
• mckenney,
• mckean,
• mcnew,
• mckeehan,
• McKenna,
• mckeen,
• mchone,
• mcewan,
• mckeown,
• mceuen.