How to pronounce johannes
Say it like joh-HAN-us. Johannes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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US American/dʒoʊˈhænəs/joh-HAN-us
UK British/dʒəʊˈhænəs/joh-HAN-us
- joh
- HAN
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Johannes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- johKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of johannes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: joh-HAN-us.
What does johannes mean?
noun
- An old Portuguese gold coin bearing a figure of John V of Portugal, in circulation 1722–1835.
Questions about saying johannes
How do you pronounce johannes?
Say joh-HAN-us. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊˈhænəs/. In British English it is /dʒəʊˈhænəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in johannes?
Johannes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: joh · HAN · us.
Is johannes 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 /dʒəʊˈhænəs/ (joh-HAN-us).