Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒn sˈʌlɪvən] (IPA) 
The name "John Sullivan" is spelled as /dʒɒn sʌlɪvən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. Each letter corresponds to a specific sound: "j" represents the sound /dʒ/, "o" is pronounced as /ɒ/, "h" is silent, "n" is /n/, "s" is /s/, "u" is /ʌ/, "l" is /l/, "i" is /ɪ/, "v" is /v/ and "e" is pronounced as /ə/. It's essential to know the correct pronunciation of a name to communicate effectively and avoid confusion.
John Sullivan is a proper noun that typically refers to an individual's name. It commonly serves as a given name, but it can also be used as a surname. The name John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Sullivan, on the other hand, is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, which translates to "descendant of Súilleabháin."
John Sullivan may also refer to a specific person. In American history, John Sullivan (1740-1795) was a prominent figure during the American Revolutionary War. He was a lawyer and soldier from New Hampshire who later became a major general in the Continental Army. Sullivan is best known for leading the Sullivan Expedition, a military campaign against the Native American tribes that were allied with the British Army in upstate New York.
In contemporary society, John Sullivan can be both a fairly common given name and a surname, meaning that there are likely numerous individuals bearing this name. It is not possible to provide specific details about any particular John Sullivan without additional context.
