How Do You Spell RENFROW?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛnfɹa͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Renfrow" is composed of six letters with two syllables. The phonetic transcription of this word according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is rɛn.froʊ. The first syllable is pronounced as "ren" with a short "e" sound and the second syllable is pronounced as "fro" with a long "o" sound. The combination of the letters "fr" pronounced like "fro" may be challenging for non-native speakers of English.

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Etymology of RENFROW

The etymology of the word "Renfrow" is of Scottish origin. It is a habitational surname derived from the Old English words "hreinn" meaning "clean" or "pure", and "fearn" which refers to a "fern" or "fern-covered land". Therefore, "Renfrow" essentially means "clean fern" or "pure fern". It likely originated as a name for someone residing near a place with an abundant growth of ferns. Surnames like Renfrew and Renfrow can be found in various English-speaking countries, but their exact origins may vary.

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