The name Ian Allison is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as iːən ˈæləsən. The first syllable 'Ian' is pronounced as ['iːən], with a long 'ee' sound. The second part of the name, 'Allison', is pronounced as [ˈæləsən], with the stress on the second syllable. The 'a' in the first syllable of 'Allison' is pronounced with the schwa sound [ə]. The IPA system is useful in explaining the phonetic transcription of words, making it easier to understand their pronunciation.
The name Ian has Scottish Gaelic origins and is derived from the name John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious or God has shown favor.
Allison is a patronymic surname originating from Scotland. It is derived from the medieval given name Alian, which is a variant of Alan, ultimately coming from the Gaelic name Aluinn, meaning handsome or beautiful.
So, Ian Allison is a combination of the Scottish Gaelic name Ian and the Scottish patronymic surname Allison.