How to pronounce overqualify
Say it like OH-ver-kwah-lih-fy. Overqualify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvɚˌkwɑlɪˌfaɪ/OH-ver-kwah-lih-fy
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- OH
- ver
- kwah
- lih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overqualify 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does overqualify mean?
verb
- To give excessive academic qualifications to.
- To modify, restrict or moderate (a statement, etc.) excessively.
Where does overqualify come from?
From over- + qualify.
Questions about saying overqualify
How do you pronounce overqualify?
Say OH-ver-kwah-lih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌkwɑlɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overqualify?
Overqualify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · kwah · lih · fy.