How Do You Spell FAUNTLEROY?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːntə͡lɹˌɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of "fauntleroy" is a bit unusual, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable sounds like "fawn", with a long "awn" sound. The second syllable sounds like "tler", with the "t" and "l" sounds blended together. The third syllable is pronounced like "oi", with a diphthong that starts with the "o" sound and transitions into the "i" sound. The final syllable is "oy", which rhymes with "boy". Together, the pronunciation is "Fawn-tler-oy".

Common Misspellings for FAUNTLEROY

  • dauntleroy
  • cauntleroy
  • vauntleroy
  • gauntleroy
  • tauntleroy
  • rauntleroy
  • fzuntleroy
  • fsuntleroy
  • fwuntleroy
  • fquntleroy
  • fayntleroy
  • fahntleroy
  • fajntleroy
  • faintleroy
  • fa8ntleroy
  • fa7ntleroy
  • faubtleroy
  • faumtleroy
  • faujtleroy
  • fantleroy
  • fautleroy
  • fauntlery
  • Fantlery
  • Fautlery

Etymology of FAUNTLEROY

The word "Fauntleroy" is derived from a fictional character named Cedric Errol, who appears in the 1886 novel called "Little Lord Fauntleroy" written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In the story, Cedric is a young boy from New York who becomes an English nobleman. His noble title is "Lord Fauntleroy", and the name became associated with a particular fashion style for boys. The term "Fauntleroy" eventually entered the English language as a noun that refers to a young boy who is dressed in formal, fancy, or excessively preppy clothing.

Idioms with the word FAUNTLEROY

  • Little Lord Fauntleroy "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is an idiom used to describe a young boy who is dressed very formally or elegantly, often in a manner associated with wealth or aristocracy. It references the title character of a popular children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1885, who was depicted as a young protagonist dressed in elaborate, aristocratic clothing. The idiom is typically used sarcastically or humorously to highlight someone's exaggerated or pretentious appearance.

Similar spelling words for FAUNTLEROY

  • fendler,
  • findler,
  • vandeleuria,
  • vendler,
  • vandeleur,
  • vandalur,
  • fondler,
  • faintly.

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