Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

johnson

/ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.72 in modern English

Syllables
john-son
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Penis.

Slang

name

A patrilineal surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A township in Algoma District, Ontario, Canada.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States founded by people with the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States founded by people with the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States founded by people with the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States founded by people with the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare the use of other men’s names as slang terms for the penis, e.g. peter and others listed in that entry.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/
  • British English: /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/

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Questions

How do you pronounce johnson?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/.
What does johnson mean?
Penis.
Where does johnson come from?
Compare the use of other men’s names as slang terms for the penis, e.g. peter and others listed in that entry.

How to pronounce johnson

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “johnson”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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