How to Pronounce Guerrillas

To pronounce "guerrillas", say GUERR-ill-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

GUERR-ill-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “guerrillas”

"guerrillas" has 3 syllables: guerr-ill-as. It rhymes with guerillas and villas, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: guerillas, gorillas — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guerrillas 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.

Words that rhyme with guerrillas

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guerillasvillasgorillasscillaspasillas

Related words

guerillapartisanpartizaninsurgentundergroundirregulararmedbandits

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guerrillas"?▾

"Guerrillas" has 3 syllables: guerr · ill · as.

What does "guerrillas" mean?▾

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

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