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How to Pronounce Paraguay
PAIR-uh-gwy
/ˈpærəɡwaɪ/
Syllable Breakdown
PAIRuhgwy
PAIR-uh-gwy — the ending 'guay' is one syllable: 'gwy' (like 'guy'). In Spanish: pah-rah-GWAY.
Common Mistakes
PAIR-uh-gwaypair-uh-GWYPAIR-uh-gwee
Fun Fact About the Name
Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America (along with Bolivia). Their name comes from the Guaraní language — one of the few countries where an indigenous language is co-official with Spanish.
Paraguay at World Cup 2026
Paraguay competes in the CONMEBOL confederation.
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