How many syllables in "jihadist"?

"jihadist" has 3 lettergrepen (ji - had - ist).

How to divide "jihadist"?

"jihadist" divides into 3 parts: ji · had · ist.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"jihadist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ji·had·ist

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ji-HAD-ist(ji · had · ist)○ ● ○

Stress in "jihadist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dʒɪˈhɑːdɪst⁄

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IPAdʒɪˈhɑːdɪst

Lettergrepenji·had·ist

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How many syllables in "jihadist"?: "jihadist" has 3 lettergrepen (ji - had - ist).
How to divide "jihadist"?: "jihadist" divides into 3 parts: ji · had · ist.
Where is the stress in "jihadist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "jihadist"?: Say each syllable slowly (ji... had... ist) and listen on SayItVid.