How Do You Spell WILLKINSON?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪlkɪnsən] (IPA)

The spelling of "Willkinson" may seem incorrect to many, but it is actually a common mistake due to the linguistic principle of palatalization. When pronouncing "Wilkinson," the letter "l" is pronounced with a slight "y" sound, creating a palatalized "l" sound. This is indicated in the IPA phonetic transcription as /wɪlkɪnsən/. The correct spelling, therefore, is "Wilkinson." Remember to practice proper pronunciation and spelling to avoid confusion in written and verbal communication.

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Common Misspellings for WILLKINSON

  • qillkinson
  • aillkinson
  • sillkinson
  • eillkinson
  • 3illkinson
  • 2illkinson
  • wullkinson
  • wjllkinson
  • wkllkinson
  • wollkinson
  • w9llkinson
  • w8llkinson
  • willjinson
  • willminson
  • willlinson
  • willoinson
  • williinson
  • willkunson
  • willkjnson
  • willkknson

Etymology of WILLKINSON

The surname Wilkinson is of English origin. It is derived from the given name William, which itself comes from the Old Norman personal name Willelm, composed of the elements wil, meaning will or desire, and helm, meaning helmet or protection. Over time, Wilkinson became a patronymic surname, denoting son of William.