How to pronounce qualities
Say it like KWAH-luh-teez. Qualities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- luh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualities 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of qualities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWOL-ih-teez.
What does qualities mean?
- plural of quality How to pronounce quality
Questions about saying qualities
How do you pronounce qualities?
Say KWAH-luh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑlətiz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualities?
Qualities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · luh · teez.
Is qualities 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 /ˈkwɒlɪtiz/ (KWOL-ih-teez).