I've always heard the 1-eared artist's name pronounced "van-GO". But recently, I heard someone pronounce it "van-GOH(insert sound of someone clearing their throat here)". Is that the actual Dutch pronunciation? Or is simply saying "van-GO" perfectly acceptable?
In Dutch the pronounciation is with a ch sound (as in Scottish loch) twice (so choch). And also Van is with an a as in father. But it's up to you what you think is acceptable, Van Go seems to be a common pronounciation in English.
I think it's a difference between British and American pronunciation. As an American, I'd only ever heard "Van Go" until I watched an episode of Doctor Who featuring him. They pronounced it with two throat-clearing sounds, much like the authentic Dutch.
I almost didn't get him, because I thought Xavier was a second first name, and not actually a last name, but I looked it up, and the quiz is absolutely right!
Funny what Hollywood made out of this, the 1999 movie and the series don't have much in common with the story.
He's the general, the president, the king of the scene,
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