How Do You Spell DESOUSA?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈa͡ʊsə] (IPA)

The spelling of "Desousa" is a phonetic representation of the surname. In IPA, it is written as /dəsuːzə/. The first syllable "de" is pronounced as /də/ while the second part "sousa" is pronounced as /suːzə/. The letters 'ou' in the second part of the word are pronounced together as a diphthong /uː/. The letter 's' is pronounced as /z/ due to being placed between two vowels. The pronunciation of this word ensures that the name is accurately represented in written form.

Etymology of DESOUSA

The word "desousa" is a Portuguese surname. Its etymology can be traced back to the combination of two words: "de" and "Sousa".

"De" is a preposition in Portuguese, meaning "of" or "from". It indicates belonging or origin.

"Sousa" is a common Portuguese surname that originated from the name of the Sousa River, located in the north of Portugal. The river itself takes its name from the Latin term "salsus", meaning "very salty". Over time, the name Sousa became associated with people living in the region surrounding the river.

Therefore, "desousa" can be understood as "of/from the Sousa (River)" or "belonging to the Sousa family", indicating a person's origin or ancestral connection to the Sousa region in Portugal.

Similar spelling words for DESOUSA

• degas,
• De Sica,
• degauss,
• Dekok,
• decius,
• desouza.