Correct Pronunciation of "Qatar"

What is the correct pronunciation of Qatar. I’ve been hearing it pronounced “CUT-ter” on the news channels. I was taught in high school that it was pronounced “KAY-tar”. Which is correct?

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http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=136761

wow. I had always pronounced it more or less as “catarrh.” That’s what I get for not looking it up.

RR