How to pronounce “Raquel”
Hear how “Raquel (Spanish form of Rachel)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Rachel |
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| Syllables | ra · quel (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: QUEL. |
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| IPA | /ra.ˈkel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent and the r is trilled: rrah-KEHL.
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Raquel es abogada.Raquel is a lawyer.
Raquel nos espera en el parque.Raquel is waiting for us at the park.
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