qualify

/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

Syllables qual·i·fy

Stress QUAL-i-fy

Phonics Breakdown

qu

/kw/

qu=/kw/

al

/ɑːl/

long a_e

i

/ɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long i

Meaning

to have or gain the skills, knowledge, or conditions needed to do something

Sound Reference

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qu=/kw/(quick) + al=/ɑːl/(all) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

She needs more experience to qualify for the job.