Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

taj

/tɑːdʒ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: taj
IPA: /tɑːdʒ/

10

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tall brimless hat, usually conical or curved on top, worn in Muslim countries as a sign of distinction and prestige.

noun

A crown worn by Indian princes as a sign of high rank.

Etymology

Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.

Inflected Forms

tajs (plural) tajes (plural)

Phrases

Taj Mahal

Frequently Paired Words

Taj Mahal

Rhymes With

garage massage raj barrage collage montage mirage entourage dressage corsage british raj hajj

Questions

How do you pronounce taj?: The recorded pronunciation is /tɑːdʒ/.
What does taj mean?: A tall brimless hat, usually conical or curved on top, worn in Muslim countries as a sign of distinction and prestige.
Where does taj come from?: Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.

How to pronounce taj

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