The spelling of "Wyszynski" can be a bit confusing at first glance. It is pronounced /viˈʂɨɲskʲi/ in Polish, with the "W" sounding like a "V" and the "Y" sounding like an "I". The "S" and "Z" appear next to each other, which in Polish creates the unique "SZ" sound. The "Y" with the acute accent mark above it ( ́ ) is called an "acute accent" and modifies the pronunciation of the vowel to be sharper. Overall, the spelling of "Wyszynski" accurately reflects its Polish pronunciation.
The word "Wyszynski" is a surname of Polish origin. The etymology of the name can be understood by breaking it down into its components: "Wysz-" and "-ynski".
The prefix "Wysz-" is derived from the Polish word "wysoki", which means "high" or "tall". It is possible that the prefix was used as a descriptor for someone who was tall or had a prominent physical stature.
The suffix "-ynski" is a common suffix in Polish surnames and is derived from the word "syn", meaning "son". It indicates that the person is a descendant or a son of someone with a given name that ends in "ynski".