How to Pronounce "john hancock"
expression
ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈhænˌkɑk
JAHN HAN-kahk
dʒˈɒn/ /ˈhænˌkɒk
jon HAN-kok
Definition
'John Hancock' is an informal American expression meaning a person's signature, used as a playful or friendly way to ask someone to sign their name.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈhænˌkɑk
British English
dʒˈɒn/ /ˈhænˌkɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAHN HAN-kahk
UK
jon HAN-kok
Listen in Context
Please put your John Hancock on this form.
He asked for my John Hancock before I could enter.
Just put your John Hancock at the bottom of the page.
They handed me a contract and said, 'We just need your John Hancock.'