Ariel I pronounce "AIR-ee-ell" and Arielle I pronounce "ar-ee-ELL" or "air-ee-ELL." I love both spellings and all three pronunciations. I like the looks of Arielle, but I like the pronunciation "AIR-ee-ell." I know a few Ariel's and a few Arielle's - all born in the late 80s and early 90s.