How to pronounce hajj
Say it like HAJ. Hajj is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hajj pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hajj
American and British speakers say hajj in essentially the same way: /hædʒ/ in the US and /hædʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAJ.
What does hajj mean?
- The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; the fifth of the five pillars of Islam.
Words that rhyme with hajj
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hajj.
Questions about saying hajj
How do you pronounce hajj?
Say HAJ. The American pronunciation is /hædʒ/. In British English it is /hædʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hajj?
Hajj is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAJ.
Do Americans and Brits say hajj the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hædʒ/ and the British form is /hædʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.