How to Pronounce John

To pronounce "john", say JOHN — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʒɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdʒɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “john”

"john" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jon, jonn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does john mean?

noun

  1. A prostitute's client.
  2. A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse.

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Words that rhyme with john

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

whoremongerwhoremasterfacilityprivylavcantoiletbathroom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "john"?▾

"John" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "john"?▾

The IPA transcription of "john" is /ˈdʒɒn/.

What does "john" mean?▾

John: A prostitute's client.

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