How Do You Spell CHRISMAN?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsmən] (IPA)

"Chrisman" is a common surname that is often misspelled as "Christmas" due to its phonetic pronunciation. The correct way to spell "Chrisman" is /ˈkrɪzmən/, with the stress on the first syllable. The use of the letter "z" instead of "s" reflects the Germanic origin of the name, which comes from "Christman" or "Christmann." Despite the similarity to the word "Christmas," "Chrisman" has no etymological connection to the holiday and is its own distinct name with its own history and heritage.