How many syllables in guerrilla?

There are 3 syllables in the word guerrilla.

How to pronounce guerrilla:

guerrilla (noun):: a member of an irregular, politically motivated, armed force that fights regular forces; a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.; a person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member of an independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage (see sabotage sense 2)

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