How to pronounce Jacksonian
Say it like jak-SOH-nee-un. Jacksonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- jak
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacksonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Jacksonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jak-SOH-nee-un.
What does Jacksonian mean?
- An adherent of Andrew Jackson's politics and policies, or one who admires Jackson as a historical figure.
- Of or relating to American singer Michael Jackson.
- Of or pertaining to the politics and policies of Andrew Jackson.
- Of or pertaining to Jacksonian seizures, characteristic of certain forms of epilepsy (after John Hughlings Jackson).
Questions about saying Jacksonian
How do you pronounce Jacksonian?
Say jak-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /dʒækˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /dʒækˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jacksonian?
Jacksonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: jak · SOH · nee · un.
Is Jacksonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dʒækˈsəʊniən/ (jak-SOH-nee-un).