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Line 8: − − == Modern Example of Pronunciation Illustrating Background == − − A modern example of a particular pronunciation demonstrating one's background or beliefs is how presidential candidate [[Barack Obama]] pronounces "Pakistan" in the way used by Muslims from that area of the world (as "Pokiston"), rather than using the common American pronunciation. This is an effect of his Muslim upbringing. − [[Category:Anthropology]]
Inaccurate. Obama's pronunciation of Pakistan is also used by the Indians and the British, the vast majority of whom are NOT muslims, and is the correct pronunciation.
:::6 Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.
:::6 Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.