How to Pronounce "raj"
word
ˈɹɑdʒ/, /ˈɹɑʒ
RAHJ
ɹˈædʒ
RAJ
Definition
'Raj' refers to the period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947. The word can also mean 'rule' or 'sovereignty' in a broader context, especially in South Asia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑdʒ/, /ˈɹɑʒ
British English
ɹˈædʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHJ
UK
RAJ
Listen in Context
The Raj lasted for almost ninety years.
Many laws from the Raj are still used today.
During the Raj, many railways were built.
My grandparents often talk about life under the Raj.