How to Pronounce Rafael Leão
hah-fah-EL leh-OWN
/ʁɐfɐˈɛl leˈɐ̃w/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
hahfahELlehOWN
Leão: the 'ão' is a nasal diphthong unique to Portuguese — sounds like 'own' spoken through the nose.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
RAH-fah-el LEE-owRAF-ay-el lay-OW
Name Origin & Meaning
'Leão' means 'lion' in Portuguese. Rafael is pronounced with a guttural 'R' in European Portuguese.
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