Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ji

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
-ji
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

An honorific conveying respect.

Indian usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From a suffix found in various languages of the Indian subcontinent, e.g. Hindi -जी (-jī), Punjabi -ਜੀ (-jī), etc.

Usage

Questions

What does -ji mean?
An honorific conveying respect.
Where does -ji come from?
From a suffix found in various languages of the Indian subcontinent, e.g. Hindi -जी (-jī), Punjabi -ਜੀ (-jī), etc.

How to pronounce -ji

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ji”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ji” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.