How to Pronounce "fedayeen"
word
fəˌdɑːˈjin
fuh-dah-YEEN
fəˌdɑːˈjiːn
fuh-dah-YEEN
Definition
Fedayeen refers to armed fighters, especially those belonging to Middle Eastern guerrilla groups who volunteer for dangerous missions for a political or national cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
fəˌdɑːˈjin
British English
fəˌdɑːˈjiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fuh-dah-YEEN
UK
fuh-dah-YEEN
Listen in Context
The fedayeen crossed the border at night.
Many history books mention the fedayeen.
The fedayeen volunteered for dangerous missions.
The journalist wrote a story about former fedayeen living in exile.