How Do You Spell RANCOURT?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈankɔːt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "rancourt" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ræŋkɔrt/, with stress on the first syllable. The initial "r" sound is followed by the short "a" sound, followed by the nasal "ng" sound. The "k" sound is then followed by the rounded "o" sound, before ending with the unvoiced "t" sound. The spelling of "rancourt" may be tricky for some as the "ou" in the word is pronounced as just the "o" sound.

Etymology of RANCOURT

The word Rancourt appears to be a French surname with a patronymic origin. It is derived from the old Germanic personal name Randald or Raginald, composed of the elements ragin, meaning advice or decision, and wald, meaning rule or ruler. Over time, the surname might have undergone various phonetic changes or been influenced by regional dialects, resulting in the current form Rancourt.

Similar spelling words for RANCOURT

• rancor,
• rancourous,
• rancher,
• rancorous,
• rancour.