How do you pronounce "rafael"?

In American English: /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL). In British English: /ɹˌɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (r-ahf-EYE). In Canadian English: /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL). In Australian English: /ɹˌɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (r-ahf-EYE).

Is "rafael" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL), while in British English it's /ɹˌɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (r-ahf-EYE).

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rafael

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/ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/

rahf-eye-EHL

Syllable Breakdown

rɑːfr·aɪaf·ɛlael

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