How to pronounce “Raúl”
Hear how “Raúl (male first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male first name |
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| Syllables | ra · úl (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÚL. |
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| IPA | /ra.ˈul/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The accent splits the vowels into two syllables: rrah-OOL, not "rawl".
- 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.
- The accent on ú keeps it in its own syllable, so raúl has 2 syllables.
- 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
Raúl trabaja en el turno de noche.Raúl works the night shift.
Raúl es el primo de Ana.Raúl is Ana's cousin.
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