How Do You Spell MCCUTCHEON?

Pronunciation: [məkˈʌt͡ʃən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McCutcheon" might seem confusing to those unfamiliar with its phonetic nuances. The correct pronunciation of "McCutcheon" is /məˈkʌtʃən/, with the "Mc" representing the common Irish and Scottish surname prefix that means "son of." The "c" after the "Mc" is pronounced as a "k" sound, followed by a short "u" sound, the letter "t", and then another "ch" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "en," with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Etymology of MCCUTCHEON

The etymology of the word McCutcheon traces back to Scotland and is of Scottish Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uisdein, meaning son of Uisdean. The name Uisdean is the Scottish Gaelic form of the English name Hugh, which ultimately comes from the Old Norse name Hugleikr. Over time, Mac Uisdein anglicized and evolved into McCutcheon.

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