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Cathy Carr
The name "Rigel" derives from the Arabic الرجل (al-Rijl) meaning "foot," and refers to the star's position in the Orion constellation. (The star Rigel marks Orion's left foot.) This means Rigel's name should be pronounced with a soft "g" sound--"Rye-Jul." Thanks for asking.
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