Pronunciation: [klˈɔːsən] (IPA) 
The word "Clawson" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /klɔːsən/. This word is made up of two syllables and is pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable. The "c" in Clawson is pronounced as the "k" sound, and the "aw" in the second syllable is pronounced as the "o" in "hot". The "s" in Clawson is voiced, making the "z" sound, and the final "on" ending is pronounced with a nasalized "n" sound.
The word "Clawson" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from a place name in Leicestershire, England, known as "Clawson" or "Clawston". The place name itself is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Claeg" or "Claew" combined with the Old English word "tun", which means a settlement or town. Therefore, "Clawson" likely originated as a descriptive term indicating a settlement or town associated with a person named Claeg or Claew. Over time, it became a surname adopted by individuals whose ancestors hailed from the village of Clawson or who themselves acquired the name.
