How to pronounce jihadism
Say it like jih-HAD-ih-zum. Jihadism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAD).
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- jih
- HAD
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jihadism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jihadism
American and British speakers say jihadism in essentially the same way: /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/ in the US and /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-HAD-ih-zum.
What does jihadism mean?
- The ideological movement within modern Islamism that advocates armed jihad and hostility against non-believers.
Where does jihadism come from?
Late 1970s, from jihad + -ism.
Questions about saying jihadism
How do you pronounce jihadism?
Say jih-HAD-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jihadism?
Jihadism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAD). Broken into parts: jih · HAD · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say jihadism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈhædɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.