“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”— Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian independence activist and writer.“So how is it pronounced,” she asked?“Su — BEAN,” I said slowly and deliberately. “The first syllable is pronounced like ‘uh.’ The last rhymes with ‘bean’ as in ‘beans and peas.’ And there is an ever so slight emphasis on the last syllable.”“And you know this how,” my friend inquired with just a hint of doubt.“Cultural experience,” I told her. “How one pronounces it, however, depends on the culture in which they learned it. Like I did while living ...