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qualified
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd
Examples:
He was a qualified chiropodist.
She was qualified as an oculist.
The team is qualified for the lottery.
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Common mistakes of qualified pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "qua-li-fied" instead of the correct "qual-i-fied" /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce the first syllable as "kwah" instead of "kwal." The correct pronunciation is /ˈkwɒl/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑːl/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "qual" as in "quality" to get the right sound.
- Ending sound misarticulation: Learners might drop the "d" sound at the end, saying "qual-i-fy" instead of "qualified" /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/ (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "d" clearly to complete the word.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some people mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "qual-i-fied" with four syllables. The correct pronunciation has three syllables. Tip: Break it down to "qual-i-fied" and practice the flow.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound. The correct sound is a short "i" /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on saying "i" as in "bit" to avoid this error.