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How to pronounce ralph fiennes

ralph fiennes
/rælf fiːˈenes/

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Ralph fiennes, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce ralph fiennes?

Ralph fiennes is pronounced /rælf fiːˈenes/ in American English.

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