Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

karlsson

/kˈɑɹlsən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.87 in modern English

Syllables: karls-son
IPA: /kˈɑɹlsən/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from Swedish.

Example Sentences

"San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson successfully underwent surgery to fix a muscle tear in his left forearm, according to the team. Per the Sharks, Karlsson is expected to be reevaluated in March."

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish Karlsson (“son of Karl”). Doublet of Carlson and Charlson.

Homonyms

carlson carlsen carlsson karlsen karlson

Rhymes With

carlson carlsen carlsson karlsen karlson charlson

Questions

How do you pronounce karlsson?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɑɹlsən/.
What does karlsson mean?: A surname from Swedish.
Where does karlsson come from?: Borrowed from Swedish Karlsson (“son of Karl”). Doublet of Carlson and Charlson.

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