TSHOMA is a word derived from the Tswana language of Southern Africa. It is pronounced as /tʃɔmɑ/ where "/tʃ/" represents the English "ch" sound as in "charm," and "/ɔ/" represents a mid-open back rounded vowel found in words like "off" and "dog." The spelling of TSHOMA is typical of Bantu languages, which have a rich inventory of consonants and vowel sounds. As a noun, TSHOMA refers to a type of traditional dance in Botswana that is usually performed by men.