How Do You Spell BASHAW?

Pronunciation: [bˈaʃɔː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Bashaw" seems unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The word is pronounced /bəˈʃɑː/. The phonetic transcription reveals that the stress falls on the second syllable, which is spelled "sha". The "a" at the end of the word is pronounced as "aw", which is also common in English. "Bashaw" is a word used to describe a title of a Muslim prince or ruler, and its spelling is derived from Ottoman Turkish "paşa" and Persian "bāshā".

BASHAW Meaning and Definition

  1. A Turkish governor; an imperious person.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BASHAW

  • vashaw
  • nashaw
  • hashaw
  • gashaw
  • bzshaw
  • bsshaw
  • bwshaw
  • bqshaw
  • baahaw
  • bazhaw
  • baxhaw
  • badhaw
  • baehaw
  • bawhaw
  • basgaw
  • basbaw
  • basnaw
  • basjaw
  • basuaw
  • basyaw

Etymology of BASHAW

The word "Bashaw" has an interesting etymology. It is derived from the Persian word "Pasha" or "Paşa", which means "master" or "lord". The term was widely used in the Ottoman Empire to refer to high-ranking officials or military commanders.

The Ottoman Empire had a significant influence on various regions, including the eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. As a result, the word "Pasha" was adopted and evolved in different languages.

In English, "Pasha" was anglicized as "Bashaw" during the 17th century, partly due to the influence of French, which used "Pacha". This spelling change reflects the differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions between English and other languages.

Similar spelling words for BASHAW

Plural form of BASHAW is BASHAWS

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