How Do You Spell WHITTAKER?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪte͡ɪkə] (IPA)

Whittaker is spelled with eight letters that represent ten sounds. The first sound is /w/ represented by the letter "W". The second sound is /ɪ/ represented by the letters "i" and "e". The third sound is /t/ represented by the letter "t". The fourth sound is /ə/ represented by the letter "a". The fifth sound is /k/ represented by the letter "k". The sixth sound is /ɚ/ represented by the letters "e" and "r". To pronounce Whittaker, say /ˈwɪtəkɚ/.

Common Misspellings for WHITTAKER

• whittster
• whirtaker
• wittaker
• Whittacer
• Widtaker
• Whittkor
• Whettaker

Etymology of WHITTAKER

The surname "Whittaker" is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "whit", meaning "white", and the noun "acre", which refers to a plot of land. The combination of these two elements in the name suggests an individual who lived on or owned a parcel of land characterized by its white or pale color. The etymology implies that "Whittaker" originally described a person's occupation or residence rather than identifying a particular lineage or family connection.

Similar spelling words for WHITTAKER

• Whitaker,
• whitacre,
• whitcher,
• whiteaker.