How Do You Spell NIKOLOPOULOS?

Pronunciation: [nˌɪkələpˈuːlə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the surname "Nikolopoulos" in IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌnɪkəˈloʊpələs/. This Greek name consists of 11 letters and is pronounced with the stress on the third syllable. The "nik" sound is pronounced as /nɪk/ followed by the "o" sound pronounced as /əʊ/. The "lo" sound is pronounced as /loʊ/ while the "p" sound is pronounced as /p/ followed by the "o" sound pronounced as /ə/. The last two syllables have the Schwa sound pronounced as /ləs/.

Etymology of NIKOLOPOULOS

The word "Nikolopoulos" is a Greek surname. It is derived from the combination of two elements: "Nikolaos" and "poulos".

1. "Nikolaos" is a compound Greek name derived from the words "nike" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people". It can be translated as "victory of the people" or "people's conqueror". This name has been in use since ancient times and is associated with Saint Nicholas, who is widely venerated in Greek Orthodox tradition.

2. "Poulos" is a common Greek surname suffix that denotes "son of". It derives from the Greek word "poulos" meaning "son" or "child". This suffix is often added to a person's father's name to indicate a paternal lineage.