How do you pronounce Ecuador?

Q: How do you pronounce Ecuador?

Ecuador is pronounced EK-wuh-dor (/ˈɛkwədɔːr/). Stress on the first syllable — EK-wuh-dor. It's named after the equator ('Ecuador' = equator in Spanish), which passes directly through the country.

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Hoe spreek je Ecuador uit

EK-wuh-dor

/ˈɛkwədɔːr/

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EKwuhdor

Stress on the first syllable — EK-wuh-dor. It's named after the equator ('Ecuador' = equator in Spanish), which passes directly through the country.

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EE-kwuh-dorek-wuh-DOR

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Ecuador sits on the equator — the country's name literally means 'equator.' Their capital Quito is one of the highest capitals in the world at 2,850 metres altitude.