How to pronounce rafale
Say it like ruh-FAYL. Rafale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYL).
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- ruh
- FAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rafale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rafale
American and British speakers say rafale in essentially the same way: /rəˈfeɪl/ in the US and /rəˈfeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-FAYL.
What does rafale mean?
- A short, intense burst of artillery fire from a number of weapons fired with the intention of overwhelming resistance or routing an attacking force.
Where does rafale come from?
Borrowed from French rafale.
Words that rhyme with rafale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rafale.
Questions about saying rafale
How do you pronounce rafale?
Say ruh-FAYL. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfeɪl/. In British English it is /rəˈfeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rafale?
Rafale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYL). Broken into parts: ruh · FAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say rafale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfeɪl/ and the British form is /rəˈfeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.