The word "Gleeson" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as [ɡliːsən]. The "g" is pronounced like "go" or "give," while the "l" is pronounced like "love" or "luck." The double "e" vowel sounds like "bee" or "queen," and the second "o" is pronounced like "toe" or "grow." The final "n" is pronounced like "no" or "now." The proper spelling of this name is crucial for correct pronunciation in conversation or when addressing someone with this surname.
The word Gleeson is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Glasáin, which means descendant of Glasán. The personal name Glasán is itself derived from the word glas, which means green or grey in Irish. The name may have originally referred to someone with a green or grey complexion or someone associated with greenery. Over time, Ó Glasáin became anglicized to Gleeson.