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How to Pronounce Iraq
ih-RAK
/ɪˈræk/
Syllable Breakdown
ihRAK
ih-RAK — two syllables, stress on second. Not 'EYE-rack'.
How Locals Say It
العراق (Al-ʿIrāq)
Al-ʿIrāq = al-ee-RAHQ (Arabic)
Common Mistakes
EYE-rackih-RAHK
Fun Fact About the Name
Iraq's football association was founded in 1948. The country famously won the Asian Cup in 2007 during a period of intense internal conflict — the victory sparked nationwide celebrations.
Iraq at World Cup 2026
Iraq competes in the AFC confederation.
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