How Do You Spell DOLFIN?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒlfɪn] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the aquatic mammal is dolphin, not dolfin. The pronunciation is /ˈdɒlfɪn/ in British English and /ˈdɑːlfɪn/ in American English. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the stress is on the first syllable and the "ph" combination represents the /f/ sound. Common misspellings can happen due to confusion between the letters "f" and "ph," but it's important to use the correct spelling to ensure clear communication and avoid confusion.

Common Misspellings
Etymology
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Common Misspellings for DOLFIN

  • dolphin
  • dolfen
  • xolfin
  • folfin
  • dilfin
  • dklfin
  • dllfin
  • dplfin
  • d0lfin
  • d9lfin
  • dokfin
  • dopfin
  • doofin
  • dolgin
  • doltin
  • dolfun
  • dolfjn
  • dolfkn
  • dolfon
  • dolf9n

Etymology of DOLFIN

The word "dolfin" is likely a misspelling or a variant of the word "dolphin". The etymology of the word "dolphin" can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "delphis", which means "dolphin" or "womb". The Greek word "delphis" is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gwelbh-", which means "to throw or twist". This root refers to the dolphin's twisting motion as it swims. Over time, the word "delphis" evolved into "dolfyn" in Old French and eventually became "dolphin" in English. It is unclear how the variant "dolfin" emerged, but it could have been influenced by regional dialects or spelling conventions.

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Correct spelling for dolfin
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