1. Spanish:
* The most common pronunciation is "HOH-ta". The "j" is pronounced like the "h" in "hot".
2. Portuguese:
* In Portuguese, "jota" is pronounced "ZHOH-ta". The "j" is pronounced like the "zh" in "azure".
3. Other Languages:
* In some other languages, "jota" might be pronounced with a different sound for the "j". For example, in Italian, it might be pronounced with a "y" sound, like "YOH-ta".
To know the correct pronunciation, you need context.
* If it's a Spanish word, assume the "HOH-ta" pronunciation.
* If it's a Portuguese word, assume the "ZHOH-ta" pronunciation.
* If you're unsure about the language, you can always ask or look up the pronunciation online.
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