How do you pronounce Panaque?

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How do you pronounce Panaque?

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Is it Pana kay, pana key, pana Q, or something else?
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Panaque is a Venezuelan (Spanish) word. It is pronounced PAH-Na-Kay. The PAH is accented most strongly when pronounced, the "na" is Nah, and the que is kay just like the Spanish word "que."
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While Shane is entirely correct, it can also be pronouced pan ack. This pronouncation prevails in the UK.

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