How to Pronounce Pajamas

To pronounce "pajamas", say PAJ-am-as — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pajamas”

"pajamas" has 3 syllables: paj-am-as. It rhymes with dromos and chlamys, if that helps it stick.

What does pajamas mean?

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 pajamas

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dromoschlamystraumaslammaslamasllamashommoschromosgammasmammasstomasbrahmas

Related words

pyjamaspyjamajammiespjsnightwearnightclothessleepwearbedclothes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pajamas"?▾

"Pajamas" has 3 syllables: paj · am · as.

What is the IPA transcription of "pajamas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pajamas" is /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/.

What does "pajamas" mean?▾

Pajamas: Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.

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