Rayquaza's name is pronounced 'Ray-kway-zah,' a fact lost on many players and attendees for over two decades. Mispronunciations are commonplace among fans who grew up without immediate access to official pronunciations. The Pokémon Company attempted to correct this widespread mispronunciation during the World Championships in Anaheim, using a big-screen graphic to emphasize the right way to say Rayquaza. The 'qua' syllable connects to the quasar phenomenon, reflecting the character's powers and features. Despite the established pronunciation, mispronouncing Rayquaza remains a humorous trend within the community.
Rayquaza's name is pronounced 'Ray-kway-zah.' The 'qua' syllable uses the long vowel to make an 'ay' sound, which many people didn’t know 20 years ago.
The Pokémon Company is tired of mispronunciations and made sure everyone at the World Championships in Anaheim knew how to say Rayquaza's name correctly.
Breakdowns of its name's origin trace the 'qua' syllable to the quasar phenomenon, highlighting its ability to fly and breathe in outer space.
After over 20 years, The Pokémon Company has heard the mispronounced version of the dragon's name so many times, they decided to put people on blast.
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