English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Taj Pronunciation
Taj is pronounced TAHZH, IPA /ˈtɑʒ/.
TAHZH
US /ˈtɑʒ/
Syllables: TAHZH (1 syllable)
noun: A tall cap or crown worn in parts of the Muslim world, best known from the Taj Mahal.
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Taj in a Sentence
- The Taj Mahal was finished in 1653.
- We reached the Taj just after sunrise.
- A taj marked the wearer as a person of rank.
Common Mispronunciations of Taj
Not TAJ
The j is soft, closer to the s in measure than to the j in jam. English borrowed the sound along with the word.
Not TAH-juh
One syllable. The word closes on that soft consonant with nothing following it.
Tip: Many English speakers do say TAHJ with a hard j, and it is widely accepted, but TAHZH is closer to the original.
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