How to Pronounce "von"
word
/ˈvɔn/
von
/ˈvɒn/
von
Definition
'Von' is a word used in many German surnames, such as 'Ludwig van Beethoven' or 'Ursula von der Leyen'. It is not usually used as a normal English vocabulary word, but it appears in names and sometimes suggests historical noble origin in German-speaking contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɔn/
British English
/ˈvɒn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Her last name is von Braun.
I read a book by von Neumann.
In this name, von is not the first name.
People often think von is a middle name, but it usually isn't.