guerrilla
nounHow many syllables in guerrilla?
There are 3 syllables in the word guerrilla.How to pronounce guerrilla:
Definition of 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)
Synonyms for guerrilla:
cavalryman
commando
confederate
counterguerilla
counterguerrilla
federal
fighter
freedom fighter
guerilla
guerilla force
guerrilla force
infantryman
insurgent
irregular
legionary
legionnaire
maquis
maquisard
marine
member of the underground or resistance
paramilitary
partisan
partizan
raider
ranger
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Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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