[joostdevries]

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

[hunter2_]

We do know how to pronounce Einstein though!

[codeflo]

I’m sure you personally do, but I’ve noticed that many English speakers pronounce it without the “sh” sound in the middle.

[hunter2_]

Good point, in fact I retract my statement because of it. I was only thinking of the vowels.