How to pronounce Johnston
Say it like JON-stun. Johnston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JON).
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- JON
- stun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Johnston pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Johnston
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JON-stun.
What does Johnston mean?
- A town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States named after Augustus Johnston.
Where does Johnston come from?
From John + -s- + -ton.
Questions about saying Johnston
How do you pronounce Johnston?
Say JON-stun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑnstən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒnstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Johnston?
Johnston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JON). Broken into parts: JON · stun.
Is Johnston pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒnstən/ (JON-stun).