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How to pronounce the two words Jon and John?
Do you think the pronunciations of the two words are the same? Thank you!
Mar 5, 2012 1:02 AM
Answers · 4
1
There is not ever a difference.
The Jo or Joh sound is like in Job or jock. The ohn or on sound is like pawn or fawn.
March 5, 2012
John is a common man's name. Jon is pronounced the same way, and may be short for "Jonathan". It is two ways to spell a man's name, and you say them the same way.
March 5, 2012
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