But that's not how it's pronounced in Arabic, see my other comment.

I carry a knife specifically to stab people who pronounce my name that way (the Achmed way).

... yes, this is a joke.

... the knife is very dull and purely for ritualistic purposes!

( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirpan )

Another variety: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jambiya