How to pronounce “Uruguay”
Hear how “Uruguay (country in South America)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | country in South America |
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| Syllables | u · ru · guay (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: GUAY. |
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| IPA | /u.ɾu.ˈɡwaj/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Spanish says oo-roo-GWYE, not YOOR-uh-gway.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Uruguay está entre Argentina y Brasil.Uruguay is between Argentina and Brazil.
Montevideo es la capital de Uruguay.Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay.
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