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Pokémon Confirms Rayquaza Pronunciation at World Championships

8/19/2025

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Pokémon Co. announced the correct pronunciation of Rayquaza as "Ray-KWAY-zuh" at the 2025 World Championships.
This clarification addressed the common mispronunciation "Ray-KWAH-zuh" used by many fans.
The official pronunciation matches its usage in the Pokémon anime.

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Pokémon Co. announced the correct pronunciation of Rayquaza as "Ray-KWAY-zuh" at the 2025 World Championships.
This clarification addressed the common mispronunciation "Ray-KWAH-zuh" used by many fans.
The official pronunciation matches its usage in the Pokémon anime.