How Do You Spell SOCKWELL?
Pronunciation: [sˈɒkwɛl] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "Sockwell" is /ˈsɒkwɛl/ (/sɒk/ + /wɛl/). The first syllable "sock" is pronounced with the short "o" sound and the "ck" sound is a cluster consonant. The second syllable "well" is pronounced with the short "e" sound and a clear "l" sound. Interestingly, the word "Sockwell" is also a surname and is derived from the Old English "socc" meaning "sock" and "waella" meaning "spring" or "stream", referring to a person who lived near a stream where socks could be washed.
