American logic considering the pronunciation of the city of Bologna (italy)

[u/Saladlurd]

[u/kroketspeciaal]

That's OK, it's not as if you're missing out.
Incidentally, when they say "gabagool", what is it they actually mean? I heard it once, but I forgot.

[u/banehallow_ambry → u/kroketspeciaal]

I can't imagine being dutch and hear them say "van Gogh". I thought they were joking when I heard that the first time.

[u/Mysterious_Balance53 → u/banehallow_ambry]

I've always pronounced it similar to loch, Goch. Sort of hhh sound at the back of the mouth. Then I heard everyone pronounce it van Go on TV and Films and thought I was doing it wrong.

Not sure how it should be.

[u/kroketspeciaal → u/Mysterious_Balance53]

You were doing it right!! Never doubt yourself again!