יהושע, פרק ט״ו, פסוק ל״ח

The ancient records detailing the cities allotted to the tribes of Israel are preserved with precise attention to their original pronunciation. The oral tradition maintains rare phonetic details that capture exactly how these locations were spoken in antiquity. According to [מנחת שי], the name of this specific city serves as an uncommon exception to standard linguistic patterns. Rather than using the sharp, hardened consonant sound normally expected in the middle of such a word, it is spoken softly. This gentle pronunciation is naturally shaped by the deep, guttural sound that immediately follows it. It is a rare phonetic detail, shared by a neighboring town in the region, reflecting the meticulous care taken to pass down the exact, living sounds of the Biblical landscape.