How Do You Spell JOHANSEN?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈə͡ʊhansən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Johansen" is pronounced as /ˈjoʊhænsən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "joh", is pronounced with a long "o" sound and a soft "j" sound. The second syllable, "an", is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a silent "n". The final syllable, "sen", is pronounced with a short "e" sound and a soft "s" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Johansen" relies heavily on English phonetics and pronunciation patterns.

Common Misspellings for JOHANSEN

• joyansce
• Kohnashen
• Johanssen
• Johnannen
• Jhonsen

Etymology of JOHANSEN

Johansen is a patronymic surname of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the given name Johan, which is a form of the name John. In both Danish and Norwegian, the suffix sen or son means son of. Therefore, Johansen literally means son of Johan/John. This surname follows the common Scandinavian naming tradition, where surnames are formed by combining the father's first name with the suffix sen or son.

Similar spelling words for JOHANSEN

• Johansson,
• johanson,
• jansen,
• johannsen,
• Jonason,
• Johnson,
• johnsen,
• jonson,
• johannesen.