How to Pronounce Aporia

To pronounce "aporia", say AP-or-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɔːɹɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈpɔːɹɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aporia”

"aporia" has 3 syllables: ap-or-ia.

What does aporia mean?

noun

  1. An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.
  2. (post-structuralism) An insoluble contradiction in a text's meaning; a logical impasse suggested by a text or speaker.

Synonyms

contradictionimpasseparadox

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aporia"?▾

"Aporia" has 3 syllables: ap · or · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "aporia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aporia" is /əˈpɔːɹɪə/.

What does "aporia" mean?▾

Aporia: An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.

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