Volkert is a Dutch name that is pronounced as ['vɔlkərt]. The letter combination "vo" makes the [vɔ] sound, while "l" is pronounced as [l], followed by the [kərt] sound. The "e" in the middle is silent, making the pronunciation simpler. In Dutch, the letter "v" is often pronounced as "f," but in Volkert, it retains its "v" sound. Overall, the spelling of Volkert follows the regular pronunciation rules of the Dutch language.
The word "Volkert" is a German surname commonly found in Germany and the Netherlands. The etymology of "Volkert" can be traced back to Old High German, where it originated as a combination of the elements "folk" meaning "people" or "tribe", and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave". Therefore, "Volkert" can be interpreted as "strong among the people" or "brave people". It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it originally referred to the son of a person named Volk or Volker.