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Try LingUp Now!Start with a 'kw' sound, like in 'queen'. Round your lips.
Follow with an 'ah' sound, like in 'hot'. This is the stressed syllable: QUA.
Add a short, weak 'li' sound, like the 'i' in 'lip'.
End with an 'eye' sound, like the letter 'I'.
Pronouncing 'qua' as 'ka' (ka-li-fy). The 'u' makes a 'w' sound.
Stressing the second syllable (qua-LI-fy). The stress is on the first syllable: QUA-li-fy.
Pronouncing the final 'fy' as 'fee' (qua-li-fee). It should sound like 'eye'.
Start with a 'kw' sound, like in 'queen'. Round your lips.
Follow with an 'o' sound, like in 'lot'. This is the stressed syllable: QUA.
Add a short, weak 'li' sound, like the 'i' in 'lip'.
End with an 'eye' sound, like the letter 'I'.
Using the American 'ah' sound for the first syllable (kwah-li-fy). Use a short 'o' sound like in 'lot'.
Stressing the second syllable (qua-LI-fy). The stress is on the first syllable: QUA-li-fy.
Pronouncing the final 'fy' as 'fee' (qua-li-fee). It should sound like 'eye'.
Make a 'k' sound, then quickly move to a 'w' sound. Your lips should be rounded. It sounds like 'kwa'.
The first syllable, 'QUA', is stressed. Say it louder and longer: QUA-li-fy.
It is pronounced 'eye', like the letter 'I'. It rhymes with 'my' and 'sky'.
To have the right skills or meet the conditions needed for something.
/ˌkwɑː.lɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A skill or experience you need for a job.
/ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/
Having the necessary skills or training.
/dɪˈskwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/
To stop someone from being in a competition.
- The stress moves from the first syllable (QUA-li-fy) to the fourth syllable (qua-li-fi-CA-tion).
- The ending sound changes from 'eye' (/aɪ/) to 'eyed' (/aɪd/). The stress stays on the first syllable.
- A 'dis-' prefix is added and the stress moves to the second syllable (dis-QUA-li-fy).
In English, 'q' is almost always followed by 'u'. Together, they make a 'kw' sound. Practice with 'queen', 'quick', and 'quiet'.
The rhythm of English depends on stress. For 'qualify', always stress the first part: QUA-li-fy. Listen to native speakers and copy them.
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