How Do You Spell ARMENDARIZ?

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːməndˌɑːɹɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "armendariz" is [aɾmenˈdaɾis]. This surname originates from the Basque region of Spain and has been influenced by both Spanish and Basque phonetics. The initial "a" sound is pronounced as a short "ah" followed by a tapped "r" sound. The "men" syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the "da" syllable has a soft "d" sound followed by a short "a" sound. The final "riz" is pronounced with a rolled "r" and a long "ee" sound.

Etymology of ARMENDARIZ

The word "Armendariz" is derived from a Basque surname. Basque is a language spoken in the Basque Country of northern Spain and southwestern France. The surname is believed to have originated from a combination of the Basque words "Armen" meaning "arms" or "weapon", and "Harri" meaning "stone". Therefore, "Armendariz" could roughly translate to "stone arms" or "armed with stones" in Basque.

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