How Do You Spell TANKERSLEY?

Pronunciation: [tˈaŋkəslɪ] (IPA)

Tankersley is a surname of English origin. Its spelling can be broken down into six phonetic sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced "tæŋk", with a short "a" sound, followed by a velar nasal "ŋ" and a hard "k" sound. The second syllable is "ər", which is a schwa sound. The final syllable is "zli", with a soft "z" sound and a long "e" sound. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of the surname Tankersley.

Etymology of TANKERSLEY

The word "Tankersley" is primarily a surname and a place name in England.

The surname Tankersley is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the combination of two elements: "Tancere", which means "tankard" or "drinking-vessel", and "leah", which refers to a clearing or meadow. Therefore, Tankersley is thought to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near a meadow where drinking-vessels were made or used.

As a place name, Tankersley is a village in South Yorkshire, England. Its etymology follows the same origin as the surname, suggesting that it was the location of a meadow associated with the production or use of drinking-vessels.

Similar spelling words for TANKERSLEY

• tangiers,
• tangerine,
• tanker plane.