How do you pronounce "Raphael"?

shezcrafti · 03-26-2012, 04:52 PM

Yes I know this is a silly thread. I'm in a weird mood.

I'm genuinely curious -- do you pronounce "Raphael" as RAF-AY-EL or RAH-FEYE-EL? (Or something totally different?)

Me, I tend to say RAF-AY-EL because it makes more sense when shortened to "Raph." But Splinter seems to prefer RAH-FEYE-EL. I've also heard people pronounce it RAFFY-EL which kinda makes me cringe.

What's your preference?

**Jester** · 03-26-2012, 04:56 PM

I was always bugged by Barry Gordon's Raffy-el, too. I tend to pronounce it Raf-ay-el.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-26-2012, 04:58 PM

I pronounce it as Rafael

*oldmanwinters* · 03-26-2012, 05:01 PM

"Raffy-el" is the best because it gives immediate rise to the nickname "Raffy-boy."

Killer Moth · 03-26-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I was always bugged by Barry Gordon's Raffy-el, too. I tend to pronounce it Raf-ay-el.

I tend to use the latter, but I mispronounce words all the time, so I won't critcize anyone with the former too much. Another question with the 87 series, can you tell with the pronouning of Michelangelo vs. Michaelangelo? That would make for a fun thread, too.

Exit question: Does Raffy-el make anyone else think of Raffi, the children singer?

**Jester** · 03-26-2012, 05:38 PM

Now that you mention it...

I also think that Michelangelo and Michaelangelo really have no pronunciation difference, thus the misspelling.

**Venom** · 03-26-2012, 05:42 PM

Going solely on the topic title: Raff-EE-ell.

shezcrafti · 03-26-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

Going solely on the topic title: Raff-EE-ell.

Oooh. Against the grain.

*Powder* · 03-26-2012, 05:47 PM

Pretty sure I say it differently at different times... Raph eye ell, Raph a ell, etc.

**Venom** · 03-26-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shezcrafti

Oooh. Against the grain.

Heh, I mostly call him "Raph" though,

shezcrafti · 03-26-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

Heh, I mostly call him "Raph" though,

Me too.

FearlessLeader · 03-26-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I tend to pronounce it Raf-ay-el.

Me also!

*pannoni1* · 03-26-2012, 06:57 PM

RAF-AY-EL. That's how Mr. Paulsen pronounces it himself. Ditto with Mikey. However, April said it all three ways over the course of the series!

*Jephael* · 03-26-2012, 07:10 PM

The poll should really have an "All of the above" choice, but oh well.

**Jester** · 03-26-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

The poll should really have an "All of the above" choice, but oh well.

You pronounce a word 3 different ways?

*Jephael* · 03-26-2012, 08:04 PM

Yea, I've done it different ways before. You know the saying: Po-tay-to, Pa-ta-to!

*Sage Ninja* · 03-26-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I was always bugged by Barry Gordon's Raffy-el, too. I tend to pronounce it Raf-ay-el.

Michelangelo seemed to be the only one who could pronounce his name right.

Fugitoid Jones · 03-27-2012, 12:44 AM

THE-RED-ONE

*Luzmagica* · 03-27-2012, 03:50 AM

Spanish form: RA-Fa-El .... That "Fa " I mean ...exactly that"A" sounds like "Fat" or "Cat" ...

I wonder how it sounds for other far countries fans? Turtles-kolector? Czuri?...

the fixer · 03-27-2012, 04:38 AM

Rahf - eye - ell.
Turtley...

View Poll Results: How do you pronounce "Raphael"?
RAF-AY-EL	14	58.33%
RAH-FEYE-EL	8	33.33%
RAFFY-EL	1	4.17%
None of these.	1	4.17%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

03-26-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
shezcrafti Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The East warehouse over at Lairdman island. Posts: 367	How do you pronounce "Raphael"? Yes I know this is a silly thread. I'm in a weird mood. I'm genuinely curious -- do you pronounce "Raphael" as RAF-AY-EL or RAH-FEYE-EL? (Or something totally different?) Me, I tend to say RAF-AY-EL because it makes more sense when shortened to "Raph." But Splinter seems to prefer RAH-FEYE-EL. I've also heard people pronounce it RAFFY-EL which kinda makes me cringe. What's your preference? __________________ Shellebrating 25+ Years of TMNT History [Infographic] All of Raphael's Badassery in One Video Spoiler: Last edited by shezcrafti; 03-26-2012 at 07:11 PM.

03-26-2012, 04:56 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	I was always bugged by Barry Gordon's Raffy-el, too. I tend to pronounce it Raf-ay-el. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-26-2012, 04:58 PM	#3
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I pronounce it as Rafael __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-26-2012, 05:01 PM	#4
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,480	"Raffy-el" is the best because it gives immediate rise to the nickname "Raffy-boy." __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

03-26-2012, 05:38 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	Now that you mention it... I also think that Michelangelo and Michaelangelo really have no pronunciation difference, thus the misspelling. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-26-2012, 05:42 PM	#7
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Going solely on the topic title: Raff-EE-ell. __________________ Last edited by Venom; 03-26-2012 at 05:47 PM.

03-26-2012, 05:47 PM	#9
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Pretty sure I say it differently at different times... Raph eye ell, Raph a ell, etc.

03-26-2012, 06:57 PM	#13
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	RAF-AY-EL. That's how Mr. Paulsen pronounces it himself. Ditto with Mikey. However, April said it all three ways over the course of the series! __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

03-26-2012, 07:10 PM	#14
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	The poll should really have an "All of the above" choice, but oh well. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-26-2012, 08:04 PM	#16
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Yea, I've done it different ways before. You know the saying: Po-tay-to, Pa-ta-to! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-27-2012, 12:44 AM	#18
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	THE-RED-ONE __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

03-27-2012, 03:50 AM	#19
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	Spanish form: RA-Fa-El .... That "Fa " I mean ...exactly that"A" sounds like "Fat" or "Cat" ... I wonder how it sounds for other far countries fans? Turtles-kolector? Czuri?... __________________

03-27-2012, 04:38 AM	#20
the fixer Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BELGIUM Posts: 395	Rahf - eye - ell. Turtley...