How Do You Spell MCKINNIE?

Pronunciation: [mə kˈɪni] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McKinnie" follows typical English orthography rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /məˈkɪni/. The "Mc" in the beginning is pronounced as "mək" and is a common prefix used in Scottish and Irish surnames. The "K" in "McKinnie" represents the hard "k" sound, while "in" is pronounced as "ɪn." Finally, the "ie" in "Kinnie" is pronounced as "i." Overall, "McKinnie" is a straightforward and phonetically consistent spelling of this surname.

Common Misspellings for MCKINNIE

• mydinne
• McKinlie
• sckinne

Etymology of MCKINNIE

The word McKinnie is typically considered a surname an

d Scottish in origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Cionaodha, which means son of Cionaodh. The name Cionaodh itself is a combination of the words ciuin, meaning quiet or gentle, and aoibh, meaning pleasant or beautiful. Over time, Mac Cionaodha got anglicized to various forms, including McKinnie.

Similar spelling words for MCKINNIE

• mckenney,
• McCain,
• McKinny,
• mckain,
• McWain,
• McCann,
• McKiney,
• mccuin,
• McGuinn,
• mccanna,
• McKenny,
• mcconn,
• mcginn,
• McKinney,
• McCoin,
• mcquinn,
• mcswain,
• McGann,
• mcquain,
• McKenna,
• McGowin.