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How to pronounce rafael in American English

“rafael” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to rafael the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“rafael” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Rafael Diaz: Good morning, I'm Rafael Diaz.

    The Obama White House

  2. MR PANJABI: Thanks, Rafael.

    State Department

  3. Rafael Canizares | FEMA HQ: FEMA, Rafael Canizares | FEMA HQ: tracks the building code adoption

    FEMA

Why real speech

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