# Badjao

> English word · Noun · IPA /bɐˈd͡ʒaʊ̯/

## Definitions
1. Alternative spelling of Bajau.

## 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/.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/badjao