How to Pronounce Guerrilla

To pronounce "guerrilla", say GUERR-ill-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡəˈɹɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɡəˈɹɪlə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guerrilla”

"guerrilla" has 3 syllables: guerr-ill-a. It rhymes with scintilla and manila, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: guerilla, gorilla — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guerrilla mean?

noun

  1. A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
  2. A non-official war carried out by small independent groups; a guerrilla war.

adjective

  1. Relating to, using, or typical of guerrilla warfare, or its principles of small independent or non-official perpetrators.
  2. Relating to, using, or typical of guerrilla marketing.

Words that rhyme with guerrilla

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scintillamanilamaxillaattilascillaflotillaguerillapsyllacyrillamillapilaumanzanilla

Related words

guerillapartisanpartizaninsurgentundergroundirregularcommandomilitia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guerrilla"?▾

"Guerrilla" has 3 syllables: guerr · ill · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "guerrilla"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guerrilla" is /ɡəˈɹɪlə/.

What does "guerrilla" mean?▾

Guerrilla: A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

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