It does however prove that the "usual" pronunciation is incorrect, for the reasons stated above. The comic is extremely clear, Ra's Al Ghul has a noticeable, specific pronunciation that differs from the norm and is from a local dialect that makes it distinctive, and not in widespread use.
It also proves that there is no grounds for saying that "Raysh" is incorrect from a plot point of view.
Which just leaves you with the character's creator saying its pronounced "Raysh", and no contrary evidence, or grounds to support that it isn't.
Well, Raysh would be incorrect in Arrow, which is what this thread is about.
I also think it's a large stretch to pronounce it as radically different as raysh, and keep al ghul the same. "raz" as a pronunciation for a different dialect would make more sense.
Honestly, you're reading far, far too much into the local dialect. It's where he took his name from. It doesn't mean it was meant to be unique and forever unrecognizable.
I have no problem with your interpretation, but it's wrong for people to say other pronunciations are incorrect.
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