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What's the correct pronunciation of Ostwald's first name?

  • Vilhelm

  • William

  • Friedrich

  • Wilhelm

Answer

Vilhelm is the proper pronunciation of Ostwald's first name. The "W" in his name is pronounced as "V" due to the influence of German pronunciation, where "W" often has the "V" sound. This pronunciation is accepted and commonly used in scientific contexts when discussing Wilhelm Ostwald's contributions.
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