English Explanatory Dictionary

Badjao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of Bajau.

Pronunciation

/bɐˈd͡ʒaʊ̯/

Word forms

Badjao Badjaos Bajao

Etymology

Spelled as such around the early 20th century to avoid confusion with Spanish J, which the modern Spanish pronunciation is /h/. The spelling of "Badjao" emerged to ensure English J is pronounced as /d͡ʒ/.

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