How to pronounce pyjamas
Say it like pih-JAH-muz. Pyjamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH).
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- pih
- JAH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyjamas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pyjamas
American and British speakers say pyjamas in essentially the same way: /pɪˈdʒɑməz/ in the US and /pɪˈdʒɑːməz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-JAH-muz.
What does pyjamas mean?
- UK standard form of pajamas.
Questions about saying pyjamas
How do you pronounce pyjamas?
Say pih-JAH-muz. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈdʒɑməz/. In British English it is /pɪˈdʒɑːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyjamas?
Pyjamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH). Broken into parts: pih · JAH · muz.
Do Americans and Brits say pyjamas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈdʒɑməz/ and the British form is /pɪˈdʒɑːməz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.