Correct pronunciation of 'wildebeest' in new Lion King film

The Issue

Because of the original Lion King, many people worldwide mispronounce the word 'wildebeest'. This petition is an attempt to educate the world on the correct pronunciation. Please can Disney pronounce 'wildebeest' as we do in Africa. The word is originally from Dutch and later Afrikaans, so it has a 'v' sound for the 'w', as well as a different sound for the double 'e'. 

 

Make it happen. It's easy to do and will rectify years of pain.

 

 

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The Issue

Because of the original Lion King, many people worldwide mispronounce the word 'wildebeest'. This petition is an attempt to educate the world on the correct pronunciation. Please can Disney pronounce 'wildebeest' as we do in Africa. The word is originally from Dutch and later Afrikaans, so it has a 'v' sound for the 'w', as well as a different sound for the double 'e'. 

 

Make it happen. It's easy to do and will rectify years of pain.

 

 

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Petition created on July 30, 2017