Ecuador
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador is named after the equator, which runs through the country, and includes the Galápagos Islands.
“Ecuador is renowned for its incredible biodiversity and the unique wildlife of the Galápagos.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ec·ua·dor
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Proper noun with EC- opening and four vowels (E, U, A, O); watch for -DOR ending
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard Scrabble rules
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