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Valerie M. Fridland

Is it ‘Ih-ran’ or ‘E-ron’? Inside the politics of pronunciation

Is it ‘Ih-ran’ or ‘E-ron’? Inside the politics of pronunciation

With the war in Iran a topic on everyone’s lips, you might have noticed an inconsistency in the way that nation’s name is said, varying between a more native-like “Ih-ron” pronunciation and a more Americanized “Ih-ran” one. An everyday listener might just chalk this up
Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada 24 Mar 2026

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