How to pronounce intifada
Say it like in-tih-FAH-duh. Intifada has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAH).
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US American/ˌɪntɪˈfɑdə/in-tih-FAH-duh
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- in
- tih
- FAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intifada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does intifada mean?
noun
- An insurrection; a usually violent attempt to take control of a government.
- An uprising, resistant struggle, or rebellious protest.
- The Palestinian uprisings against Israel.
Words that rhyme with intifada
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Questions about saying intifada
How do you pronounce intifada?
Say in-tih-FAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɪˈfɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intifada?
Intifada has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAH). Broken into parts: in · tih · FAH · duh.