How Do You Spell JOHN DEFRIES?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒn dɪfɹˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of "John Defries" can be a bit tricky. The name is pronounced as /dəˈfriːz/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "Defries" part is spelled with a "D" and "F" because it originated from the Dutch surname "De Vries" which was anglicized in the early 19th century. The "ie" was shortened to "i" and the "V" was changed to "F". It's important to remember the correct spelling and pronunciation of names as they are a significant part of a person's identity.