How to Pronounce Qualify

To pronounce "qualify", say QUAL-ify — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “qualify”

"qualify" has 2 syllables: qual-ify. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does qualify mean?

noun

  1. An instance of throwing and catching each prop at least twice.

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

unqualify

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Words that rhyme with qualify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

specifymodifystipulatecharacterizeconditionrestrictdisposequalification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "qualify"?▾

"Qualify" has 2 syllables: qual · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "qualify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "qualify" is /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/.

What does "qualify" mean?▾

Qualify: An instance of throwing and catching each prop at least twice.

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