How to pronounce raleigh
raleigh
/ˈrɔːli/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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gh is silent here.
Raleigh, sound by sound
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce raleigh?
Raleigh is pronounced /ˈrɔːli/ in American English.
How many syllables are in raleigh?
Raleigh has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in raleigh?
The first syllable: /ˈrɔːli/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in raleigh?
gh is silent here.