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How to pronounce Van Dijk?

Pronunciation of Van Dijk in Australia

In Australia, Van Dijk is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Australian pronunciation, specifically in Melbourne, Australia, is

v ae n d ay k
  • v sounds like the 'v' in very
  • ae sounds like the 'a' in at
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • d sounds like the 'd' in do
  • ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
  • k sounds like the 'k' in key

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Of The Dyke


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Pronunciation of Van Dijk in The Netherlands

In The Netherlands, Van Dijk is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Dutch pronunciation, specifically in The Netherlands, is

von Dayk

The Dutch letter 'ij' is pronounced closer to the 'ay' in 'day' than the 'i' in bike, and the 'a' in 'van' is the same as the 'a' in 'swan.' So 'van Dijk' rhymes with the English 'swan lake.'

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: By The Dyke, From The Dyke


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Pronunciation of Van Dijk

Here is how Van Dijk is pronounced

Fan Deik


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Pronunciation of Van Dijk in The Netherlands

In The Netherlands, Van Dijk is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Dutch pronunciation, specifically in The Netherlands, is

v aw n D AI K
  • v sounds like the 'v' in very
  • aw sounds like the 'aw' in law
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • d sounds like the 'd' in do
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • k sounds like the 'k' in key

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: By The Dyke, From The Dyke


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Pronunciation of Van Dijk

Here is how Van Dijk is pronounced

Van DIKE (rhymes with "bike")


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Pronunciation of Van Dijk in Australia

In Australia, Van Dijk is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Australian pronunciation, specifically in Melbourne, Australia, is

Van DIKE (rhymes with "bike")

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Of The Dyke


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What is the correct British pronunciation of the name Greenwich?

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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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