How Many Syllables In Qualify?
3syllables
Qualify has 3 syllables, qual-i-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
qualify
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈkwɑː.lə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, qual.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/kwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
qual-i-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Qualify
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | kw | ɒ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Qualify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in qualify?
Qualify has 3 syllables, qual-i-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in qualify?
The first syllable, qual, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of qualify?
Qualify has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide qualify into syllables?
By sound, kwɒl.ɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, qual-i-fy.