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From BB's about Dutch names: Princess Disney has a teacher with the last name "VanLeeuwen" which I assume is pronounced Van Lee EN...

Posted by Walt_Disney (aka Walt_Disney) Sep 13 '23, 13:14

but I am sure that the Dutch would cringe at Anglo pronunciations. I missed her saying her name at Meet the teacher night last night.

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Possibly van-loo-a-van. Would have to check with the parents. -- nm - VMan Sep 13, 15:16
isn't that the name of the stuff shirt that Ripley confronts at the end of her debriefing in Aliens? -- nm - prayformojo 🐵 Sep 13, 14:26
The Dutch pronunciation is Van Layooen, with the ayoo part said quickly - with the same rhythm as you'd say 'jail' -- nm - Roger More Sep 13, 13:33
I’d say Van Lou In. -- nm - Volnelk Sep 13, 13:28 1
- Yup, that's how I say it. Though I think I hear the W a bit when I pronounce it. -- nm* - Krusty Sep 13, 13:29
Van Leeuwen is a popular ice cream brand here. -- (link*) - Krusty Sep 13, 13:27

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