Pronunciation: Khanjar and Jambiya

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Was chatting to a friend of mine who used to live in Oman and has a smattering of Arabic the other day. Was talking Khanjars and got to discussing the pronunciation.
I always say 'Can-Jar'
She says it should be 'Cun-ja'

What about Jambiya?

I tend to say 'Jam-beea'
Others I know say 'Jam-bye-a'

So where do you all stand on these important questions?

My ex Omani Forces mate also states the pronunciation IN OMAN was Cun-ja.