How to pronounce Ecuador
Say it like EK-wuh-dor. Ecuador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- wuh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecuador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Ecuador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-wuh-daw.
What does Ecuador mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Ecuador. Capital: Quito.
Where does Ecuador come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Ecuador, itself from ecuador (“equator”).
Questions about saying Ecuador
How do you pronounce Ecuador?
Say EK-wuh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwəˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwəˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ecuador?
Ecuador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wuh · dor.
Is Ecuador pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛkwəˌdɔː/ (EK-wuh-daw).