The word Bartleson is spelled with two syllables, "Bart" and "leson". The first syllable is pronounced /bɑrt/ with a short "a" vowel sound, while the second syllable is pronounced /lɪsən/ with a long "e" sound. The letter "t" in the second syllable is silent, and serves only to indicate that the stress falls on the first syllable. This unusual spelling is likely derived from a surname, and is not commonly used as a standalone word in English.
The word Bartleson is a rare surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Berhtel or Beorhtlæg, which combines elements meaning bright or famous (berht, beorht) and steward or cup-bearer (el, æl). Over time, the name evolved to take on different spellings, including Bartleton, Bartlo, and ultimately Bartleson. Surnames were often formed by adding the suffix -son to a given name, denoting son of, hence the final form Bartleson, meaning son of Bartle.