How to Pronounce Pajama

To pronounce "pajama", say PAJ-am-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

PAJ-am-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “pajama”

"pajama" has 3 syllables: paj-am-a. It rhymes with melodrama and trauma, if that helps it stick.

What does pajama mean?

noun

  1. A pair of pajamas.

noun

  1. Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.
  2. Loose-fitting trousers worn by both sexes in various southern Asian countries including India.

Words that rhyme with pajama

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melodramatraumapanoramamamachromabromamammamommabrahmatramaramacauma

Related words

pyjamaspyjamajarmasnightwearpantpantynightclothpantie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pajama"?▾

"Pajama" has 3 syllables: paj · am · a.

What does "pajama" mean?▾

Pajama: A pair of pajamas.

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