How to Pronounce "qualifying"
word
ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪɪŋ
KWAH-luh-fy-ing
kwˈɒlɪfˌaɪɪŋ
kwol-ih-FY-ing
Definition
Describes something that allows someone to take part in the next stage, like a 'qualifying round' or 'qualifying exam'. It can also describe something that gives someone the right to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪɪŋ
British English
kwˈɒlɪfˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAH-luh-fy-ing
UK
kwol-ih-FY-ing
Listen in Context
She passed the qualifying exam for medical school.
Only qualifying teams move on to the next round.
He attended the qualifying match last night.
A low score in the qualifying round almost cost her a place in the finals.