How Do You Spell HUGUENIN?

Pronunciation: [hjˈuːɡənˌɪn] (IPA)

Huguenin is a French surname that is pronounced in the French way, "hyugo-nan". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /hjuːɡɒnɪn/. The first syllable is pronounced like the English word "hue," the "g" sound is soft and pronounced like the "j" in "jeopardy." The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "aw" in "law," and the final syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound as in "pin." The spelling of Huguenin may appear difficult to English speakers because of its French origin.

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Etymology of HUGUENIN

The word "Huguenin" is a surname of Swiss origin. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Huguenin", which itself is a diminutive form of "Hugues". The name "Hugues" is of Germanic origin, coming from the elements "hug" meaning "heart" or "spirit" and "gisil" meaning "pledge". Over time, "Huguenin" became a popular surname among French-speaking Protestant families, particularly those of Swiss heritage.

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