How Do You Spell VOROBIEV?

Pronunciation: [vɔːɹˈə͡ʊbiːv] (IPA)

Vorobiev is a Russian surname that can be phonetically transcribed as [vəˈrɔbʲɪjəf]. The first syllable is stressed, and it starts with the vowel sound /ə/. The second syllable consists of the consonant sound /r/ followed by the vowel sound /ɔ/. The third syllable has the consonant sounds /bʲ/ and /j/ in sequence, forming a palatalized sound, which is commonly found in Russian. The final syllable consists of the consonant sound /f/. The spelling of Vorobiev follows the standard rules of Russian phonetics.

Etymology of VOROBIEV

The etymology of the word "Vorobiev" can be traced back to the Russian language. "Vorobiev" (Воробьёв) is a patronymic surname derived from the Russian word "vorobey" (воробей), which means "sparrow" in English. It is a relatively common surname in Russia and other Slavic countries. Patronymic surnames are formed by taking the father's first name and adding a suffix to it, in this case, "Vorobiev" means "son of Vorobey".