How to pronounce qualms
Say it like KWAHMZ. Qualms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qualms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of qualms
American and British speakers say qualms in essentially the same way: /kwɑmz/ in the US and /kwɑːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAHMZ.
What does qualms mean?
- plural of qualm How to pronounce qualm
Questions about saying qualms
How do you pronounce qualms?
Say KWAHMZ. The American pronunciation is /kwɑmz/. In British English it is /kwɑːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qualms?
Qualms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say qualms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɑmz/ and the British form is /kwɑːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.