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How to pronounce jihadi

Say it like jee-HAH-dee. Jihadi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH).

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US American/dʒiˈhɑˌdi/jee-HAH-dee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • jee
  • HAH
  • dee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Jihadi pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  3. deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

What does jihadi mean?

noun
  1. A jihadist.
adjective
  1. pertaining to jihad or jihadism

Words that rhyme with jihadi

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Questions about saying jihadi

How do you pronounce jihadi?

Say jee-HAH-dee. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈhɑˌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in jihadi?

Jihadi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH). Broken into parts: jee · HAH · dee.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).