How do you pronounce "raphael"?

In American English: /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL). In British English: /ɹˈafeɪl/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL). In Australian English: /ɹˈafeɪl/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/ (rahf-eye-EHL), while in British English it's /ɹˈafeɪl/ (R).

How to Pronounce "raphael"

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raphael

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/ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/

rahf-eye-EHL

Syllable Breakdown

rɑːfrap·aɪha·ɛlel

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