How Do You Spell LATTIMORE?

Pronunciation: [lˈatɪmˌɔː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Lattimore" may seem confusing to those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, we can break down its spelling into three syllables: /ˈlætɪmɔːr/. The first syllable, "lat," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the letters "ti" pronounced as "ih". The second syllable, "mor," is pronounced with an "o" sound followed by the letter "r". Putting it all together, "Lattimore" is pronounced as "LAT-ih-mawr".

Common Misspellings for LATTIMORE

  • lattyemore
  • kattimore
  • pattimore
  • oattimore
  • lzttimore
  • lsttimore
  • lwttimore
  • lqttimore
  • laftimore
  • lagtimore
  • laytimore
  • la6timore
  • la5timore
  • latfimore
  • latgimore
  • latyimore
  • lat6imore
  • lat5imore
  • lattjmore
  • lattkmore

Etymology of LATTIMORE

The surname "Lattimore" is of English and Scottish origin. It is a locational surname derived from the places called "Little Lawrenceton" in Angus and "Lawrenceton" in Fife, Scotland. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Laurentius", which means "man from Laurentum". Laurentum was an ancient city in Latium, central Italy. The suffix "-ton" or "-toun" indicates a settlement or town, hence "Lawrenceton" refers to the town associated with someone named Lawrence. Over time, the name "Lawrenceton" evolved to "Lattimore" through various phonetic changes.

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