How to Pronounce Tegucigalpa, the Capital of Honduras

The capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, is pronounced tay-goo-see-gal-pa, with the emphasis placed on the second syllable ("goo"). Breaking it down phonetically:

• Tay (like "day")
• goo (like "goo") – stressed syllable
• see (like "see")
• gal (like "gal")
• pa (like "pa")

Locals often affectionately shorten the name to "Tegu" in casual conversation.