How to Pronounce "Ralph Lauren"

Ralph Lauren is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is reɪlf ˈlɒrən.

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IPA reɪlf ˈlɒrən

Syllables: ralph lau·ren

What does "Ralph Lauren" mean?

noun

An American fashion designer and the company he founded in 1967, known for the Polo brand.

Example: "He wore a classic Ralph Lauren polo shirt to the party."

Ralph is pronounced RAYF not RALF. Lauren is the anglicized form of the surname Lifshitz which the designer changed early in his career.

🗣️ Step by Step

RALF sounds like RAY-lf, stress on the first syllable; LAUREN sounds like LOR-en, stress on the second syllable.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'Ralph LOREN' with the stress on 'LOR', instead of 'LAU' in Lauren, due to the spelling.

💬 Example

He wore a classic Ralph Lauren polo shirt to the party.

Ralph Lauren is pronounced reɪlf ˈlɒrən. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Ralph Lauren is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is reɪlf ˈlɒrən.