How Do You Spell CLAASSEN?

Pronunciation: [klˈɑːsən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "claassen" may seem tricky at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically with the IPA transcription. The first sound is a voiced velar stop /ɡ/, followed by a voiced alveolar fricative /z/. The next syllable begins with a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ and ends with a voiced velar stop /ɡ/ again. The final syllable has a long vowel sound /a:/ and a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. In summary, "claassen" is spelled phonetically as /ˈklɑːsən/.

Etymology of CLAASSEN

The word "Claassen" is a surname of Dutch origin. It is derived from the personal name "Klaas", which is the Dutch equivalent of the name "Nicholas" in English. "Klaas" itself is a shortened form of the name "Nikolaas" or "Nicholas". The name "Claassen" typically indicates a paternal descent from an ancestor named Klaas or Nicholas.

Similar spelling words for CLAASSEN

• claxon,
• Clagon,
• clawson,
• Claussen,
• clayson,
• classen,
• classmate,
• clasen,
• clausen,
• closeness,
• Class Nuda,
• Clauson,
• Closson,
• clashing,
• clausing.