How to Pronounce Mah-jong

To pronounce "mah-jong", say MAHJ-ong — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MAHJ-ong

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💡 Tip for remembering “mah-jong”

"mah-jong" has 2 syllables: mahj-ong.

What does mah-jong mean?

noun

  1. A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.
  2. A solitaire game using the same tiles, where the player wins by removing pairs of matching exposed tiles until none remain.

Synonyms

mahjong solitaire

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mah-jong"?▾

"Mah-jong" has 2 syllables: mahj · ong.

What does "mah-jong" mean?▾

Mah-jong: A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.

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