How to pronounce disqualify
Say it like dih-SKWAW-luh-fy. Disqualify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWAW).
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- dih
- SKWAW
- luh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disqualify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKWAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disqualify
American and British speakers say disqualify in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskwɔləfaɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈskwɒlɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKWOL-ih-fy.
What does disqualify mean?
- To make ineligible for something.“My age disqualifies me for the position.”
- To exclude from consideration by the explicit revocation of a previous qualification.“The athlete was disqualified after performance-enhancing drugs were found in his hotel room.”
Where does disqualify come from?
From dis- + qualify.
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Questions about saying disqualify
How do you pronounce disqualify?
Say dih-SKWAW-luh-fy. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskwɔləfaɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskwɒlɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disqualify?
Disqualify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWAW). Broken into parts: dih · SKWAW · luh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say disqualify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskwɔləfaɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈskwɒlɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.