To pronounce "qualia", say QUAL-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɑːliə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkwɑːliə/
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"qualia" has 2 syllables: qual-ia. It rhymes with regalia and paraphernalia, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Qualia" has 2 syllables: qual · ia.
The IPA transcription of "qualia" is /ˈkwɑːliə/.
Qualia: An instance of subjective, conscious experience.
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