How Do You Spell MCFERRIN?

Pronunciation: [məkfˈɛɹɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McFerrin" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "Mc" is pronounced as /mək/ with the schwa sound in the middle. The second syllable "Ferrin" is pronounced as /ˈfɛrɪn/ with the stress on the first syllable and the vowel sound /ɛ/ in the second syllable. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word is "McFerrin" with the capital letter "M" and the letter "F" in the second syllable.

Common Misspellings for MCFERRIN

• cherrin
• prferrin
• sclerrin
• Alferrin

Etymology of MCFERRIN

The word "McFerrin" is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Phàdraig" or "Mac Phádraig", which means "son of Patrick". The prefix "Mac" means "son of" in Gaelic, while "Phàdraig" or "Phádraig" is the Gaelic form of the name Patrick. Over time, "Mac Phàdraig" or "Mac Phádraig" evolved into various spellings, including "McFerrin", among others. This surname originated as a patronymic name, indicating a descent from someone named Patrick.

Similar spelling words for MCFERRIN

• mciver,
• mcpherson,
• McPheron,
• McFerren,
• mcfarren,
• McFerron,
• mccaffery,
• mccafferty.