The spelling of the word "Tomazja" can seem quite puzzling at first glance. However, its pronunciation is easily clarified using IPA phonetic transcription. "Tomazja" can be transcribed as /tɔ'maʒja/. The first two sounds, /tɔ/, are pronounced like the word "taw," while the next sound, /m/, is pronounced like the letter "m." The following three sounds, /aʒja/, are pronounced like "azh-ya." Put together, the word sounds like "taw-mazh-ya." Despite its unusual spelling, the pronunciation of "Tomazja" is straightforward once you understand its phonetic makeup.