However, many historical groups have made that distinction, with Qof being pronounced by Iraqi Jews and other Mizrahim, or even as by Yemenite Jews under the influence of Yemeni Arabic.
Namun, banyak kelompok sejarawan membuat perbedaan, di mana Qof dilafalkan oleh orang Yahudi Irak dan Mizrahim, atau bahkan oleh orang Yahudi Yaman di bawah pengaruh bahasa Arab Yaman.