How Do You Spell TALMADGE?

Pronunciation: [tˈalmad͡ʒ] (IPA)

Talmadge is a surname that originated in England. The spelling of this word is pronounced as /ˈtælmɪdʒ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "tal" with the short "a" sound, followed by the "m" sound in the second syllable. The third syllable is pronounced as "ij" with the long "ee" sound, and the last syllable is pronounced with a soft "d" followed by the "ʒ" sound. The word is commonly spelled as Talmadge in the United States.

Common Misspellings for TALMADGE

• talmae
• talage
• talmace
• takkedge

Etymology of TALMADGE

The word "Talmadge" is primarily a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English name "Talmaeg" or "Talemaeg", which combines the elements "talu" meaning "counting" or "reckoning", and "maeg" meaning "power" or "might". Thus, "Talmadge" can be interpreted as "mighty in reckoning" or "powerful in counting". It is also possible that the name originates from a place name, but information on this is limited.

Similar spelling words for TALMADGE

• tallant,
• tallmadge,
• talmud.