Guatemala is a proper noun referring to the Central American country. It is typically pronounced with three primary syllables, stressing the second: GWA-teh-MAH-lah. The name originates from the Nahuatl/Quiché word aguacatlan, and in modern usage refers to the sovereign nation. It’s used in formal contexts (geography, politics) and everyday speech alike.
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