How to Pronounce Raphael

RAY-fay-ehl

Raphael is pronounced RAY-fay-ehl: three syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: RAF-ay-uhl.

What is Raphael?

(the divine healer). According to Jewish tradition, Raphael was one of the four angels which stood round the throne of God—Michael, Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael.

Adapted from Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863), public domain.

Also pronounced

RAF-ay-uhl

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