How do you pronounce "paraguay"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌgweɪ/ (PEHR-uh-gway). In British English: /pˈæɹəgwˌaɪ/ (P-ar-uhgw). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌgweɪ/ (PEHR-uh-gway). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəɡwˌaɪ/ (P-ar).

Is "paraguay" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌgweɪ/ (PEHR-uh-gway), while in British English it's /pˈæɹəgwˌaɪ/ (P-ar-uhgw).

How to Pronounce "paraguay"

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paraguay

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/ˈpɛrəˌgweɪ/

PEHR-uh-gway

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpa·əra·gweɪguay

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