How to Pronounce "guerrilla"
word
ɡɝˈɪɫə
guh-RIL-uh
ɡɛɹˈɪlɐ
guh-RIL-uh
Definition
A member of a small group of fighters who use surprise attacks, ambushes, and hit-and-run tactics, usually against a larger, more traditional army. 'Guerrilla' can also refer to this style of fighting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡɝˈɪɫə
British English
ɡɛɹˈɪlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
guh-RIL-uh
UK
guh-RIL-uh
Listen in Context
The guerrilla fighters attacked at night.
He joined a guerrilla group in the mountains.
A guerrilla war can last for years.
The army struggled to track the guerrilla forces in the jungle.