How to Pronounce Jihad

To pronounce "jihad", say JIH-ad — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒəˈhɑːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/dʒəˈhɑːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jihad”

"jihad" has 2 syllables: jih-ad.

What does jihad mean?

noun

  1. A holy war undertaken by Muslims.
  2. An aggressive campaign for an idea.

verb

  1. To participate in a jihad.

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Related words

jehadjihadistjihadiislamicjeninholywarmilitant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jihad"?▾

"Jihad" has 2 syllables: jih · ad.

What is the IPA transcription of "jihad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jihad" is /dʒəˈhɑːd/.

What does "jihad" mean?▾

Jihad: A holy war undertaken by Muslims.

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