word
mahjong
mah-JONG
mɑːˈdʒɒŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
mahjong
Dictionary meaning
A game of Chinese origin usually played by four people using 144 rectangular pieces called tiles.
History and origin
Cantonese — 麻將 (máh-jéung) meaning 'sparrow'.
Common mispronunciations
mah-ZHONGMAH-jongmah-YONG
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