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How do you pronounce Guayaquil?

The correct pronunciation of Guayaquil is:

Gwah-ya-keel

Here's a breakdown:

* Gwah: The "G" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, like in "gate".

* ya: The "ya" is pronounced as in "yard".

* keel: The "keel" is pronounced as in the word "keel".

So, it sounds like "Gwah-ya-keel", with the emphasis on the first syllable.

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