How to pronounce qualification
Say it like kwah-luh-fuh-KAY-shun. Qualification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- kwah
- luh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of qualification
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwol-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does qualification mean?
- The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.“Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.”
- An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training.“What are your qualifications for this job?”
- A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.
Where does qualification come from?
Borrowed from Middle French qualification in the 1540s, which in turn derives from Medieval Latin quālificātiō.
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Words that rhyme with qualification
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Questions about saying qualification
How do you pronounce qualification?
Say kwah-luh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑləfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualification?
Qualification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: kwah · luh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is qualification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (kwol-ih-fih-KAY-shun).