How to Pronounce Raffles

To pronounce "raffles", say RAFFL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

RAFFL-es

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"raffles" has 2 syllables: raffl-es. It rhymes with baffles and snaffles, if that helps it stick.

noun

A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.
“He entered a raffle to win a lifetime supply of toothpaste, but he did not win.”
A game of dice in which the player who throws three of the same number wins all the stakes.

verb

To award something by means of a raffle or random drawing, often used with off.
“They raffled off four gift baskets.”
To participate in a raffle.
“to raffle for a watch”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "raffles"?▾

"Raffles" has 2 syllables: raffl · es.

What does "raffles" mean?▾

Raffles: A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.

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