So, most Muslims pronounce the word "Muslim" pretty much how it's spelled.
So why are "Mozlem" and "Muzlim" such common American pronunciations?
Not to pick on Jimmy Kimmel in particular; it's pretty much a nationwide epidemic.
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Just to point out the difference, here's the side-by-side in Roman script.
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Most people say it like the right, but it's spelled and pronounced like the left.
And here it is in Arabic script.
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Again, same thing. On the right, how it's accurately spelled and pronounced - 'Muslim.' On the left, a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WORD.
Both languages are in complete agreement there is a difference between the letter "S" and a "Z" in spelling AND pronunciation.
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So where y'all finding the Z?
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Seriously, where?
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So let's say you're like "Nah, I'm good. I'll keep pronouncing it 'Mozlem.'" Here is a list of proposed spelling changes.
Muzlim
Izlam
Benito Muzzolini
Muzcles
Muzzels (like the shellfish)
Muzic
Muzket
Bernie Zanders
Wis Khalifa
Jay-S (the rapper)
Wisard of Os
Mussle (like for a dog)
Taylor Zwift
Pepperoni Pissa ("Let's go get some 'Sa, bro.")
Pazta Sauce
Zpelling Bee
Zalami
Zpaghetti-O's