How many syllables in jihad?

Syllables in jihad

2

ji·had

Jihad has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say jihad

Said as /ˈdʒihæd/2 syllables, JI-had · DUM-da
Said as /ˈdʒihɑd/2 syllables, JI-had · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say jihad slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ji, had. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in jihad?
Jihad has two syllables.
How do you divide jihad into syllables?
Jihad divides as ji-had.
Which syllable is stressed in jihad?
The first syllable (JI-had).

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