The spelling of "Ben Zonneveld" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Ben" is pronounced as "bɛn" with a short "e" sound and the "n" is pronounced with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge. "Zonneveld" is pronounced as "ˈzɔnəvɛlt" where the "z" makes a buzzing sound with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth. The "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, the "e" is short, and the final "t" is silent.