The word "Abramson" is spelled with the phonemes /æ/ (short "a" sound), /b/, /r/, /æ/ (short "a" sound), /m/, /s/, /ən/ (schwa sound). The vowel sound in the first syllable is similar to the "a" sound in "cat" or "rat". The "b" and "m" sounds are pronounced as they appear in the alphabet. The final syllable ends with a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound commonly found at the end of words. Overall, the phonetic transcription of "Abramson" accurately represents its pronunciation.
The word "Abramson" is a patronymic surname of English origin. It derives from the Hebrew personal name "Avraham" (meaning "father of many" or "exalted father") combined with the suffix "-son", indicating "son of". Therefore, "Abramson" can be interpreted as "son of Abram" or "son of Abraham", with the latter being more common due to its biblical significance.