How Do You Spell MORRISSETTE?

Pronunciation: [mˌɒɹɪsˈɛt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Morrissette" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet or IPA. The initial sound is /m/, followed by the long vowel sound /o/, represented by the symbol /ɔ/. The following two /r/ sounds are represented by the symbol /r/. The third syllable starts with the long vowel sound /ɪ/ represented by the symbol /i/, before moving to the sound /s/ which is represented by the symbol /s/. Finally, the last two syllables have the long vowel sound /ɛ/ represented by the symbol /ɛ/.

Etymology of MORRISSETTE

The word "Morrissette" is a surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French name "Morise", which itself originated from the Latin name "Mauritius" or "Maurus". The name "Mauritius" was a Roman cognomen meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned", and it referred to people of North African or Moorish descent. Over time, the name "Morise" or "Morrissette" evolved and became a surname used by various families. It is worth noting that Morissette is a relatively common French-Canadian surname.

Similar spelling words for MORRISSETTE

• morissette,
• Morris Dance,
• Morrisette,
• morristown.