How do you pronounce "jonathan"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/ (JAHN-uhth-uhn). In British English: /dʒˈɒnəθən/ (J-on-uhth). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/ (JAHN-uhth-uhn). In Australian English: /dʒˈɒnəθən/ (J-on-uhth).

Is "jonathan" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/ (JAHN-uhth-uhn), while in British English it's /dʒˈɒnəθən/ (J-on-uhth).

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jonathan

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/ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

JAHN-uhth-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɑːnjo·əθna·ənthan

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