How to pronounce qualifying
Say it like KWAH-luh-fy-ing. Qualifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɑləˌfaɪɪŋ/KWAH-luh-fy-ing
UK British/ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪɪŋ/KWOL-ih-fy-ing
- KWAH
- luh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of qualifying
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOL-ih-fy-ing.
What does qualifying mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of qualify How to pronounce qualify
- verbal noun of qualify How to pronounce qualify
- A qualification or added condition.
- An examination that must be taken in order to qualify.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying qualifying
How do you pronounce qualifying?
Say KWAH-luh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualifying?
Qualifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · luh · fy · ing.
Is qualifying 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 /ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ (KWOL-ih-fy-ing).