How do you pronounce "guerilla"?

In American English: /gɝˈɪlə/ (gur-IL-uh). In British English: /gəɹˈɪlə/ (guhr-IL-uh). In Canadian English: /gɝˈɪlə/ (gur-IL-uh). In Australian English: /ɡɛɹˈɪlə/ (gehr-IL-uh).

Is "guerilla" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /gɝˈɪlə/ (gur-IL-uh), while in British English it's /gəɹˈɪlə/ (guhr-IL-uh).

How to Pronounce "guerilla"

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guerilla

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/gɝˈɪlə/

gur-IL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

gɝgue·ɪlril·əla

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