The spelling of the word "Grandison" can be a bit confusing. The correct pronunciation of this name is /ˈɡrændɪsən/ (GRAN-dis-uhn), with the stress on the first syllable. The first consonant cluster involves the letters 'gr', with the 'r' being unpronounced. The second syllable has a short 'i' sound and the final syllable has an 'uh' sound. The spelling of this word may not be immediately clear from its pronunciation, but once understood, it becomes easier to spell correctly.
The name "Grandison" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "grandaison", meaning "greatness" or "grandeur". It is ultimately derived from the Latin word "grandis", which translates to "large", "great", or "magnificent". "Grandison" may have originated as a surname that denoted someone of grand or impressive stature.