How to pronounce qualified
Say it like KWAH-luh-fyde. Qualified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɑləˌfaɪd/KWAH-luh-fyde
UK British/ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd/KWOL-ih-fyde
- KWAH
- luh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
American vs British pronunciation of qualified
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOL-ih-fyde.
What does qualified mean?
adjective
- meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task“many qualified applicants for the job”
- limited or restricted; not absolute“gave only qualified approval”
- holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill“a registered pharmacist”“a registered hospital”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying qualified
How do you pronounce qualified?
Say KWAH-luh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualified?
Qualified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · luh · fyde.
Is qualified 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 /ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd/ (KWOL-ih-fyde).