To pronounce "raphael", say RAPH-ael — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
raphael
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RAPH-ael
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"raphael" has 2 syllables: raph-ael. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: rafael — easy to mix up when writing.
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