How to pronounce raffia
Say it like RAF-ee-uh. Raffia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF).
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US American/ˈræfiə/RAF-ee-uh
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- RAF
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raffia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does raffia mean?
noun
- A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).
Where does raffia come from?
From Malagasy rafia or rofia.
Questions about saying raffia
How do you pronounce raffia?
Say RAF-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈræfiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raffia?
Raffia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF). Broken into parts: RAF · ee · uh.