How many syllables in "rafah"?

"rafah" has 2 lettergrepen (ra - fah).

How to divide "rafah"?

"rafah" divides into 2 parts: ra · fah.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"rafah": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ra·fah

Hoofdklemtoon

RA-fah(ra · fah)● ○

Stress in "rafah" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɑːfə⁄

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IPAˈrɑːfə

Lettergrepenra·fah

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How many syllables in "rafah"?: "rafah" has 2 lettergrepen (ra - fah).
How to divide "rafah"?: "rafah" divides into 2 parts: ra · fah.
Where is the stress in "rafah"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rafah"?: Say each syllable slowly (ra... fah) and listen on SayItVid.