Pronunciation: [zˈɛndɛd͡ʒəz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the surname "Zendejas" may seem confusing at first, but it follows standard rules of pronunciation. The "Z" is pronounced as /z/, the "e" is /ɛ/, the "n" is /n/, the "d" is /d/, the "e" and "j" are pronounced together as /eɪ/, and the "a" and "s" are pronounced separately as /ɑ/ and /s/. Therefore, the phonetic transcription of "Zendejas" is /zɛn'deɪ.hɑs/.
The word "zendejas" is derived from the Spanish language. It is a surname of Spanish origin, typically found in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. The etymology of the name "zendejas" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated as a toponymic surname, meaning it was derived from a geographical location. It could be derived from a place name or a specific geographic feature. However, without further historical or genealogical research, it is difficult to determine the exact origin and meaning of the name.
