How to pronounce quale
Say it like KWAYL. Quale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quale
American and British speakers say quale in essentially the same way: /kweɪl/ in the US and /kweɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYL.
What does quale mean?
- An instance of a subjective, conscious experience.
Where does quale come from?
A direct borrowing from Latin quāle.
Words that rhyme with quale
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Words that sound like quale
Questions about saying quale
How do you pronounce quale?
Say KWAYL. The American pronunciation is /kweɪl/. In British English it is /kweɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quale?
Quale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say quale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kweɪl/ and the British form is /kweɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as quale?
Quale sounds the same as quail in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.