To pronounce "quale", say QUAL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkweɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
quale
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/ˈkweɪl/
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"quale" has 2 syllables: qual-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: quail, quayle — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Quale" has 2 syllables: qual · e.
The IPA transcription of "quale" is /ˈkweɪl/.
Quale: An instance of subjective, conscious experience.
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