How to Pronounce Unqualified

To pronounce "unqualified", say UNQ-ual-if-ied — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

UNQ-ual-if-ied

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💡 Tip for remembering “unqualified”

"unqualified" has 4 syllables: unq-ual-if-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does unqualified mean?

adjective

  1. Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

    “His lack of a high school diploma renders him unqualified for the job.”

  2. Not elaborated upon, or not accompanied by restrictions or qualification; undescribed.

    “Her cooking ability, while mentioned, was unqualified by her.”

Synonyms

ineligiblenonqualifiedundescribed

Antonyms

competenteligiblequalifieddescribed

Words that rhyme with unqualified

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

incapableincompetentineligibleunentitledcategoricalcleanunconditionalunlimited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unqualified"?▾

"Unqualified" has 4 syllables: unq · ual · if · ied.

What does "unqualified" mean?▾

Unqualified: Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

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