How Do You Spell MCSORLEY?

Pronunciation: [məksˈɔːlɪ] (IPA)

"Mcsorley" is a surname that is often misspelled due to its unique phonetic makeup. The correct IPA transcription of this name is /məkˈsɔːrli/. The "Mc" represents the Gaelic prefix for "son of," pronounced as "mək." The following "sor" sound is represented by the letter combination "sor," which is not a common grouping of sounds in English. Finally, the "ley" ending is pronounced as "li," causing further confusion as "ley" is typically pronounced as "lay" in English.

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Etymology of MCSORLEY

The word "McSorley" is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Mac Somhairle, which means "son of Somhairle". Somhairle is a Gaelic personal name derived from the Old Norse name Sumarlidi, composed of "sumar" meaning "summer" and "lidi" meaning "traveler" or "stranger". The name Mac Somhairle was historically associated with the MacDonnell clan in Scotland and was later adopted by families of Irish origin as well. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the name evolved into different forms, including McSorley.

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