How Do You Spell EDMUNDSON?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛdmʌndsən] (IPA)

The word "Edmundson" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈɛdməndson/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by "d," "m," and "ə" (schwa) sounds. The second syllable is pronounced with a stressed "o" sound, followed by "n" and "s" sounds. This spelling follows standard English rules for syllable division and spelling patterns for common sounds. While not a common word, it is important to spell it correctly as it is a common surname.

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Etymology of EDMUNDSON

The surname "Edmundson" is derived from the personal name "Edmund", which has Old English origins. The name "Edmund" is composed of the elements "ead", meaning "riches" or "prosperity", and "mund", meaning "protection" or "guardian". Therefore, "Edmundson" can be interpreted as "son of Edmund" or "descendant of Edmund". It is regarded as a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to denote the offspring or descendants of a person named Edmund.

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