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Political Implications of Iran's Pronunciation Explored

An opinion piece explores how subtle differences in the pronunciation of "Iran" can reveal underlying political ideologies and affiliations.

24 Mar, 16:23 — 24 Mar, 16:23
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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Is it ‘Ih-ran’ or ‘E-ron’? How politics are involved in pronunciation

A small difference in the way a vowel is pronounced can suggest a lot more about political ideology than one might imagine

By Valerie M. Fridland

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