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Most English speakers initially mispronounce the name because they try to end the word with a long vowel sound, typical to English. "Din-A," or "Din-neigh" is often heard. The pronunciation "Din-Eh" is more correct, which probably accounts for the use of "Dineh" in many texts. The direct translation of "Diné" equates to "The People"

It is worthy to note that many American Indian tribes have, or are in the process of abandoning their assigned names and are returning to that name by which they know themselves.

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