How to pronounce unqualified
Say it like un-KWAH-lih-fyde. Unqualified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH).
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US American/ənˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/un-KWAH-lih-fyde
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- un
- KWAH
- lih
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unqualified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does unqualified mean?
adjective
- Not qualified: ineligible; unfit for a position or task.“His lack of a high school diploma renders him unqualified for the job.”
- Not elaborated upon; undescribed; unrestricted.“The right to free speech is well established as not being an unqualified right to violent incitement nor to free amplification.”
- Outright; thorough; utter; unhampered.“an unqualified success”
- simple past and past participle of unqualify
Where does unqualified come from?
From un- + qualified.
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Questions about saying unqualified
How do you pronounce unqualified?
Say un-KWAH-lih-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unqualified?
Unqualified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH). Broken into parts: un · KWAH · lih · fyde.