Proper Pronunciation Guide
qualms
[kwɑ:mz]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letters “qu” as /kw/.
- Do not pronounce the letter “l” (because it precedes the letter “m”).
- Lengthen the vowel /ɑ/, since it is followed by voiced consonants—[mz].
Practice Sentences:
| They had no qualms about canceling the contract. | |
| He had qualms about taking off so much time from work. |
Definition:
(noun) An uneasy feeling of apprehensiveness sometimes accompanied by guilt; reservations. The word is more often used in the plural and with a negative meaning as in the first practice sentence above.