How Do You Spell WILLOUGHBEY?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪlʌfbɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the name Willoughbey might seem confusing at first glance, but it can be easily explained using the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced /ˈwɪləbi/, with a stress on the first vowel. The second syllable is pronounced /beɪ/, with a long "a" sound. Finally, the last syllable is pronounced /i/, with a short "i" sound. Therefore, the correct spelling of this name is Willoughbey, with an "e" and a "y" at the end.

Common Misspellings for WILLOUGHBEY

• qilloughbey
• ailloughbey
• silloughbey
• eilloughbey
• 3illoughbey
• 2illoughbey
• wulloughbey
• wjlloughbey
• wklloughbey
• wolloughbey
• w9lloughbey
• w8lloughbey
• wikloughbey
• wiploughbey
• wioloughbey
• wilkoughbey
• wilpoughbey
• wilooughbey
• williughbey
• willkughbey

Etymology of WILLOUGHBEY

The word Willoughbey is a variant spelling of the English surname Willoughby. The etymology of this surname traces back to the Old English personal name Wiligbyrht, consisting of elements wilig, meaning willow, and byrht, meaning bright or famous. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Wilgeb(i), Willobi, Wylebi, and Willebi, before settling into the modern form Willoughby.