Uruguay

Definition of Uruguay

Uruguay is a country in South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and the Atlantic Ocean.

How should Uruguay divide into syllables

There are three syllables in Uruguay. The first syllable has a vowel (U), the second syllable has a vowel (u), and the third syllable has two vowels together (ua). The consonants in this word are r and g.

Part of Speech - Uruguay

I want to visit Uruguay someday.

Sentences with Uruguay

• Uruguay has a population of about 3.5 million people.
• The capital city of Uruguay is Montevideo.
• Uruguay is known for its beaches and soccer teams.
• Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America.
• Uruguay gained independence from Spain in 1825.
• Uruguay is located in the southern hemisphere.
• Uruguay has a democratic government.
• Uruguay is a member of the United Nations.
• Uruguay's official language is Spanish.
• Uruguay has a diverse culture with influences from Europe and Africa.
• Uruguay has a strong economy with a focus on agriculture and tourism.
• Uruguay has a national anthem called 'Himno Nacional'.
• Uruguay has a national holiday on August 25 to celebrate its declaration of independence.
• Uruguay's flag has nine stripes in alternating blue and white colors.
• Uruguay has hosted the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1930 and 1950.
• The Uruguay River forms part of the border between Uruguay and Argentina.
• Uruguay has a high literacy rate of over 97%.
• Uruguay has a low crime rate compared to other countries in the region.
• Uruguay is known for its progressive social policies, including legalizing marijuana and same-sex marriage.
• Uruguay has a strong tradition of mate, a popular drink made from yerba mate leaves.

Quotes with Uruguay

• 'Success is like winning the World Cup in soccer. The tournament takes place every four years. If you win it once, they don't forget. You will always be a World Cup winner for the rest of your life.' - Diego Forlan, Uruguayan soccer player
• 'Uruguay is a country that has a very rich culture and a lot of history.' - Carolina Herrera, Venezuelan fashion designer
• 'I love Uruguay. I love the people of Uruguay. I love the way they live there. I think Uruguay is an example for everybody in Latin America.' - Jose Mujica, former President of Uruguay
• 'Uruguay is a very small country with a very big dream.' - Sebastian Coates, Uruguayan soccer player
• 'Uruguay is a country of poets. It's in the air.' - Mario Benedetti, Uruguayan writer

Number of characters in Uruguay

7 ( u, r, u, g, u, a, y )

Unique letters in Uruguay

5 ( u, r, g, a, y )

Uruguay Backwards

yauguru

Phonetic Transcription of Uruguay

IPA (International): ˈjɜ:ʌˌgweɪ

ARA (American): ˈjɝʌˌgwe

EPA (English): ˈjɜ:ʌˌgweɪ

YER-AH-GWEY

Phonetic Transcription of Uruguay

IPA (International): ˈjɜ:ʌˌgwaɪ

ARA (American): ˈjɝʌˌgwaɪ

EPA (English): ˈjɜ:ʌˌgwaɪ

YER-AH-GWAY