The Houthis are a Yemeni Shia Islamist political and armed movement. The group’s name is derived from Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, its founder and first leader. The Houthis have been fighting against the Yemeni government since 2004. They control much of northern Yemen, including the capital, Sana’a.
The Houthis’ pronunciation can vary depending on the region of Yemen. However, the most common pronunciation is “HOO-this.” The stress is on the first syllable. The “th” sound is pronounced like the “th” in “thick.” The “i” sound is pronounced like the “i” in “sit.” The “s” sound is pronounced like the “s” in “sin.”
