Jeddah is a proper noun referencing a major Saudi Arabian port city on the Red Sea. In English, it is pronounced with two syllables and primary stress on the first: /ˈdʒɛdˌɑː/ (US) or /ˈdʒɛdɑː/ (UK/AU). The name has historical and geopolitical significance and is widely used in journalism and travel contexts.
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