How to Pronounce "qualify as"
expression
ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
KWAH-luh-fy az
kwˈɒlɪfˌaɪ/ /ˈæs
kwol-ih-FY az
Definition
To be thought of, accepted, or recognized as someone or something; to meet the criteria to be called or labeled a particular way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
kwˈɒlɪfˌaɪ/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAH-luh-fy az
UK
kwol-ih-FY az
Listen in Context
His grades were high enough to qualify as excellent.
If you finish this course, you will qualify as a teacher.
Does this expense qualify as a business cost?
It doesn't qualify as an emergency, but we should act fast.