How to Pronounce Qualified

To pronounce "qualified", say QUAL-if-ied — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “qualified”

"qualified" has 3 syllables: qual-if-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does qualified mean?

adjective

  1. Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
  2. Restricted or limited by conditions.

    “Assuming that I have all the information, my qualified opinion is that your plan will work.”

verb

  1. To describe or characterize something by listing its qualities.
  2. To make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task.

Antonyms

non-qualifiedunqualifiedunqualify

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Words that rhyme with qualified

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

well-qualifiedcompetentdependentdependantmodifiedregisteredconditionalhedged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "qualified"?▾

"Qualified" has 3 syllables: qual · if · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "qualified"?▾

The IPA transcription of "qualified" is /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/.

What does "qualified" mean?▾

Qualified: Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

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