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How to pronounce:
qualify
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ
Examples:
That does not qualify him to christen.
The winners qualify for the next round.
Does Don Quixote qualify as a picaresque
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Common mistakes of qualify pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "qual-i-fy" as /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US).
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "a" in "qualify" as a short "a" sound, leading to mispronunciation. This can sound like /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/. Tip: Use the broad "a" sound as in "father" for clarity: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US).
- Final "y" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "qualif-ee." This can be heard as /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.fiː/. Tip: The "y" should sound like "eye," not "ee": /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US).
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the middle syllable, saying "qualfy" as /ˈkwɒl.faɪ/. Tip: Ensure you articulate all three syllables clearly: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US).
- Consonant blending: It's common to blend the "l" and "i" sounds, resulting in "qualify" sounding like "qualify" with a single "l" sound, /ˈkwɒ.faɪ/. Tip: Keep the "l" and "i" distinct to avoid confusion: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ (UK) or /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ/ (US).