To pronounce "jonathan", say JON-ath-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
jonathan
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JON-ath-an
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"jonathan" has 3 syllables: jon-ath-an. It rhymes with donathan and johnathan, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: johnathan, johnathon, jonathon, jonothan — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Jonathan" has 3 syllables: jon · ath · an.
Jonathan: An instrument used by smokers to light pipes
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