How Do You Spell DIJKSTAL?

Pronunciation: [dˈe͡ɪkstə͡l] (IPA)

Dijkstal is a Dutch surname that is pronounced as ['dɛikstɑl]. The first part "dijk" means "dike" in English and is pronounced as ['dɛik]. The second part "stal" means "stable" and is pronounced as [stɑl]. Together, dijkstal is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable and the "ij" is pronounced like the English "ai" sound. The word may be confusing for non-Dutch speakers to spell, but it represents a common surname in the Netherlands.