How to pronounce Clarkson
Say it like KLARK-sun. Clarkson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLARK).
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- KLARK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarkson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Clarkson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAHK-sun.
What does Clarkson mean?
- A town in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.
Where does Clarkson come from?
From Middle English clerc (“cleric”) + -son, equivalent to Clark + -son.
Questions about saying Clarkson
How do you pronounce Clarkson?
Say KLARK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑrksən/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Clarkson?
Clarkson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLARK). Broken into parts: KLARK · sun.
Is Clarkson 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 /ˈklɑːksən/ (KLAHK-sun).