To pronounce "al-qaeda", say ALQ-aed-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
al-qaeda
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ALQ-aed-a
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"al-qaeda" has 3 syllables: alq-aed-a.
"Al-qaeda" has 3 syllables: alq · aed · a.
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