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The Spanish word "tigueraje" is pronounced "tee-geh-RA-heh". 

It is a colloquial term derived from the word "tigre" (tiger), and the "-aje" suffix is a Dominican addition that gives it a unique pronunciation and meaning. "Tigueraje" refers to the actions or behavior of a "tiguere," a Dominican slang term for a street-smart, cunning, and resourceful person who is a survivor and knows how to get what they want.