How to pronounce Anderson
Say it like AN-der-sun. Anderson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- der
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anderson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Anderson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-duh-sun.
What does Anderson mean?
- A river in British Columbia, Canada; flowing from near the Coquihalla Pass into the Fraser River near Boston Bar; named for fur trader James Anderson.
- A river in the Northwest Territories, Canada; flowing 692 km from Colville Lake into the Beaufort Sea, probably named for fur trader Alexander Caulfield Anderson.
- A river in Indiana, United States; flowing 80 km from near Eckerty into the Ohio at Troy.
Where does Anderson come from?
From Middle English Ander (“Andrew”) + -son, after Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland.
Questions about saying Anderson
How do you pronounce Anderson?
Say AN-der-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈændɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈændəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anderson?
Anderson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · der · sun.
Is Anderson pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈændəsən/ (AN-duh-sun).