How Do You Spell ZUPANCIC?

Pronunciation: [zjuːpˈansɪk] (IPA)

Zupancic is a Slovenian surname that can be challenging to spell. It is pronounced as [zuˈpantʃitʃ] in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is "zu," rhyming with "too," followed by "pan" like "pancake," and ending with "cic," pronounced "cheech" as in the famous comedian Cheech Marin. So, the spelling of "zupancic" can be tricky for those unfamiliar with Slovenian phonetics, but remembering the correct pronunciation can make it easier.

Etymology of ZUPANCIC

The word "Zupancic" is a Slovenian surname. It is derived from the Slovenian word "župan" which means "mayor" or "governor". The suffix "-ič" or "-ic" is a common Slavic surname ending, meaning "descendant of" or "belonging to", so "Zupancic" can be understood as "descendant of the mayor" or "belonging to the mayor".