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I think Americans pronounce names like Weinstein as 'winesteen'. So perhaps the pronunciation of the latter syllable makes German origin diphthongs confusing.

• hunter2_ 4y ago
  We do know how to pronounce Einstein though!
  • codeflo 4y ago
    I’m sure you personally do, but I’ve noticed that many English speakers pronounce it without the “sh” sound in the middle.
    • hunter2_ 4y ago
      Good point, in fact I retract my statement because of it. I was only thinking of the vowels.