Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

donaldson

/dˈɑnəldsən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables: don-ald-son
IPA: /dˈɑnəldsən/

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

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A surname originating as a patronymic.

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Etymology

From Donald + -son.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Donald

Derived Forms

Donaldsonville

Questions

How do you pronounce donaldson?: The recorded pronunciation is /dˈɑnəldsən/.
What does donaldson mean?: A surname originating as a patronymic.
Where does donaldson come from?: From Donald + -son.

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