How to pronounce guerilla
Say it like guh-RIL-uh. Guerilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL).
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- guh
- RIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guerilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guerilla
American and British speakers say guerilla in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈrɪlə/ in the US and /ɡəˈrɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-RIL-uh.
What does guerilla mean?
- a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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Questions about saying guerilla
How do you pronounce guerilla?
Say guh-RIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈrɪlə/. In British English it is /ɡəˈrɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guerilla?
Guerilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL). Broken into parts: guh · RIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say guerilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈrɪlə/ and the British form is /ɡəˈrɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as guerilla?
Guerilla sounds the same as gorilla, guerrilla in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.