How Do You Spell MCCLARY?

Pronunciation: [məklˈe͡əɹi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McClary" can be tricky. The first part of the word is pronounced /məˈklɛri/, with a schwa sound in the first syllable, a hard "k" sound in the second syllable, and a long "a" sound in the third syllable. The second part of the word is pronounced /klɛri/, with a hard "k" sound and a long "e" sound. When spelled out, the word can be prone to common misspellings such as "MacClary" or "McCleary."

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Etymology of MCCLARY

The word "McClary" is a Scottish surname that originated from a Gaelic personal name of the same spelling: Mac Labhraí, which means "son of Labhráidh". Labhráidh is derived from the Gaelic word "labhair" meaning "speaker" or "talker". The surname McClary eventually developed from this Gaelic personal name, indicating someone who was a descendant of Labhráidh.

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