How to pronounce pajamas
Say it like puh-JAH-muz. Pajamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH).
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US American/pəˈdʒɑməz/puh-JAH-muz
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- puh
- JAH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pajamas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say pajamas
Pajamas also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- puh-JAM-uz /pəˈdʒæməz/
What does pajamas mean?
noun
- Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.“She put on a coat over her new pair of pajamas.”
- Loose-fitting trousers worn by both sexes in various southern Asian countries including India.
- The colored uniform worn by players in professional limited overs matches.
Questions about saying pajamas
How do you pronounce pajamas?
Say puh-JAH-muz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈdʒɑməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pajamas?
Pajamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH). Broken into parts: puh · JAH · muz.