How to pronounce overqualified
Say it like OH-ver-kwah-luh-fyde. Overqualified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvɚˌkwɑləˌfaɪd/OH-ver-kwah-luh-fyde
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- OH
- ver
- kwah
- luh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overqualified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does overqualified mean?
adjective
- Having too many qualifications to be deemed appropriate for a (usually unskilled) job.
Where does overqualified come from?
From over- + qualified.
Questions about saying overqualified
How do you pronounce overqualified?
Say OH-ver-kwah-luh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌkwɑləˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overqualified?
Overqualified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · kwah · luh · fyde.