How Do You Spell TEXEIRA?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛkse͡əɹə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Texeira" is interesting from a phonetic standpoint. The IPA transcription for this word is /təˈʃɛərə/. The first sound, /t/, is a voiceless alveolar plosive. The second sound, /ə/, is a schwa vowel sound. The third sound, /ʃ/, is a voiceless postalveolar fricative. The fourth sound, /ɛ/, is an open-mid front unrounded vowel. The fifth sound, /ə/, is another schwa vowel sound. Finally, the sixth sound, /r/, is an alveolar trill or tap. All of these sounds make up the distinctive spelling of "Texeira."

Etymology of TEXEIRA

The word "Texeira" is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Its etymology can be traced back to the Medieval period when surnames were often derived from the occupation or place names.

In this case, "Texeira" is believed to have originated from the Portuguese word "teixeira" which means "weaver" or "a person who works with textile or fabric". The word "teixeira" itself is derived from the Latin word "texer" which means "to weave".

Over time, the surname "Texeira" became established and has been passed down through generations, primarily in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions.

Similar spelling words for TEXEIRA

• teixeira,
• tejera,
• tessera.