How Do You Spell DILLAHUNTY?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪlɐhˌʌnti] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Dillahunty" can be somewhat confusing, as its pronunciation does not necessarily match its written form. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /dɪˈlʌhʌnti/, which breaks down the pronunciation into its component sounds. The "di" is pronounced as "dih", the "ll" is pronounced as a double "l", and the "hunty" is pronounced as "hun-tee". This spelling may be helpful for individuals who are learning to pronounce the word correctly or who need to communicate its correct pronunciation to others.

Etymology of DILLAHUNTY

The word Dillahunty is a surname that originated in Ireland. It is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Duilleáin or Ó Dúillighin. The prefix Ó signifies descendant of, and Duilleáin or Dúillighin are variations of a personal name derived from duille, meaning leaf or foliage. Therefore, Dillahunty can be interpreted as descendant of the one associated with leaves or descendant of the leafy one.

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