How to pronounce ralph
Say it like RALF. Ralph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RALF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ralph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RALFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ralph
American and British speakers say ralph in essentially the same way: /rælf/ in the US and /rælf/ in the UK.
British respelling: RALF.
What does ralph mean?
- To vomit.
Where does ralph come from?
US 1960s, of uncertain origin, apparently derived from a use of the male name Ralph, but perhaps imitative.
Questions about saying ralph
How do you pronounce ralph?
Say RALF. The American pronunciation is /rælf/. In British English it is /rælf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ralph?
Ralph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RALF.
Do Americans and Brits say ralph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rælf/ and the British form is /rælf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.