To pronounce "raffia", say RAFF-ia — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"raffia" has 2 syllables: raff-ia. It rhymes with raphia and maffia, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: raphia — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Raffia" has 2 syllables: raff · ia.
Raffia: A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of the raffia palm tree (genus Raphia).
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