How to pronounce qualifier
Say it like KWAH-luh-fy-er. Qualifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- luh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualifier 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of qualifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOL-ih-fy-uh.
What does qualifier mean?
- One who qualifies for something, especially a contestant who qualifies for a stage in a competition.
- A preliminary stage of a competition.
- A word or phrase, such as an adjective or adverb, that describes or characterizes another word or phrase, such as a noun or verb; one that adds or subtracts attributes to another.
Where does qualifier come from?
From qualify + -er.
Questions about saying qualifier
How do you pronounce qualifier?
Say KWAH-luh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualifier?
Qualifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · luh · fy · er.
Is qualifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə/ (KWOL-ih-fy-uh).