How Do You Spell TWOMEY?

Pronunciation: [tˈuːmɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Twomey" is quite straightforward once you understand its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /twəʊmi/. The first syllable has a "t" sound and a "w" sound running together, then an "oh" sound, and finally an "ee" sound at the end. The second syllable has an "m" sound and an "ee" sound. "Twomey" is a variant of the Irish surname "Ó Tuama," meaning "descendant of Tuama." It is commonly found in Ireland and can have different regional pronunciations.

Etymology of TWOMEY

The name "Twomey" is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname "Ó Tuama" or "Ó Tuomy". In Gaelic, "Ó" signifies "descendant of", while "Tuama" translates to "hill" or "mound". Therefore, "Ó Tuama" can be interpreted as "descendant of the hill" or "descendant of the mound". Over time, "Ó Tuama" evolved into "O'Twomey" and eventually "Twomey" as it became anglicized.

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