WORLD RELIGIONS

RELIGIONS

SIKHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sikh is pronounced “seek.”
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sikh is pronounced sik-kh ("kh” should be pronounced as in Mikhail), not seek or seekh."

Detailed explanation-2: -Conversation. For those wondering, the correct pronunciation of the word Sikh is with a short “i” and an aspirated “k.” It sounds most like the English word “sick.” That’s how we say the word in Punjabi ().

Detailed explanation-3: -The New York-based Sikh Coalition said the correct pronunciation is ‘sik’ with a slightly aspirated “h” at the end. Group spokesman Amardeep Singh said “seek”is an Americanized pronunciation. He says it’s incorrect, although many members of the predominantly Indian religion do use it for simplification.

Detailed explanation-4: -The word Sikh means “disciple” in Punjabi.

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