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How to Pronounce Volkswagen
/ˈfɔlks.vaː.ɡn̩/
German for "people's car" — *Volk* (people) + *Wagen* (car). Founded 1937.
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Volkswagen
ˈfɔlks.vaː.ɡn̩ — correct
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How do you pronounce Volkswagen?
Volkswagen is pronounced /ˈfɔlks.vaː.ɡn̩/.
Where does the word Volkswagen come from?
Volkswagen is a German loanword — German for "people's car" — *Volk* (people) + *Wagen* (car). Founded 1937..
Is Volkswagen pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Volkswagen is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.