How to pronounce jonathan
Say it like JAH-nuh-thun. Jonathan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH).
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- JAH
- nuh
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jonathan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jonathan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JON-uh-thun.
What does jonathan mean?
- An instrument used by smokers to light pipes.
Questions about saying jonathan
How do you pronounce jonathan?
Say JAH-nuh-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑnəθən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒnəθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jonathan?
Jonathan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH). Broken into parts: JAH · nuh · thun.
Is jonathan 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 /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ (JON-uh-thun).