How many syllables in "johnson"?

"johnson" has 2 lettergrepen (john - son).

How to divide "johnson"?

"johnson" divides into 2 parts: john · son.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"johnson": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:john·son

Hoofdklemtoon

JOHN-son(john · son)● ○

Stress in "johnson" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɒnsən⁄

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IPAˈdʒɒnsən

Lettergrepenjohn·son

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How many syllables in "johnson"?: "johnson" has 2 lettergrepen (john - son).
How to divide "johnson"?: "johnson" divides into 2 parts: john · son.
Where is the stress in "johnson"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "johnson"?: Say each syllable slowly (john... son) and listen on SayItVid.