Pronunciation: [tˈɪt͡ʃənə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Tichenor" is a bit tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈtaɪknər/. The first syllable is pronounced as "tie" with a long "i" sound, followed by "k" sound, and then "n" sound with a neutral vowel "ə" in between. The last syllable is pronounced as "nor" with a short "o" sound. "Tichenor" is a surname that has several variations in spelling, such as "Tichenal" and "Tichenell", but the pronunciation remains the same.
The word "Tichenor" is a surname, and its etymology can be traced back to English and Germanic origins.
In English, "Tichenor" is believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Tica" or "Ticca", which was a pet form of names like "Ticel" or "Ticcael", meaning "kid", "young goat", or "young person". The suffix "-nor" is a relatively common element in surnames and may have denoted occupation or status, although its exact meaning in the case of "Tichenor" is unknown.
Alternatively, "Tichenor" can also be of Germanic origin, specifically from the German surname "Dickenherr", which means "thick lord" or "fat master". Over time, this name underwent variations and modifications, eventually becoming "Tichenor".
