The spelling of the word "johanson" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "jo" is pronounced as /dʒəʊ/, with the "j" representing the voiced palato-alveolar affricate sound, and the "o" representing the diphthong /əʊ/. The second syllable "han" is pronounced as /hæn/, with the "h" representing the voiceless glottal fricative, the "a" representing the short vowel /æ/, and the "n" representing the alveolar nasal sound. Together, the word "johanson" is pronounced as /dʒəʊhænsən/.
The word "Johanson" is a surname with Swedish origins. It is derived from the Scandinavian personal name "Johannes", which is the Swedish form of "John". The suffix "-son" means "son of", indicating that the name was given to someone as a patronymic, meaning "son of Johan/John". The name "Johansson" is a more common variation, while "Johanson" is a less common alternative spelling.