How To Pronounce Johnson
Johnson
In British English, Johnson is pronounced /ˈdʒɒn.sən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒʷɒ̃n.sn̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdʒɑːn.sən/.
Johnson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Johnson has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Johnson
How do you pronounce Johnson in British English?
In British English, Johnson is pronounced /ˈdʒɒn.sən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒʷɒ̃n.sn̩].
How do you pronounce Johnson in American English?
In American English, Johnson is pronounced /ˈdʒɑːn.sən/.
How many syllables are in Johnson?
Johnson has two syllables, /dʒɒn/ + /sən/.
Where is the stress in Johnson?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dʒɒn/.
Do British and American English pronounce Johnson the same way?
No. British English has /ˈdʒɒn.sən/ and American English has /ˈdʒɑːn.sən/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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