How Do You Spell MICHAILIDIS?

Pronunciation: [mˌɪke͡ɪlˈɪdɪz] (IPA)

Michailidis is a Greek surname that is pronounced as /mi.'xa.li.ðis/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of the word follows the rules of the Greek language, where the letter "χ" is pronounced as "kh" and the letter "δ" is pronounced as "th", which gives the sound /ð/. The combination of the vowels "ai" creates the sound /e/. The letter "i" after the first syllable is pronounced as a short /i/ vowel sound. Therefore, the correct spelling of the surname Michailidis is essential to ensure the proper pronunciation.

Etymology of MICHAILIDIS

The word "Michailidis" is a Greek surname derived from the given name "Michail" or "Mihail" (Μιχάλης or Μιχαήλ), which is the Greek equivalent of the name "Michael" in English. "Michailidis" is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the name of the father. The suffix "-idis" indicates "son of", so the surname literally means "son of Michail" or "son of Michael". In Greek culture, surnames ending in "-idis" are common and signify the family lineage.