The word "qualifyings" may seem like a strange spelling, but it is actually correct. The first syllable, "quali", is pronounced \ˈkwä-lə\, with a short "a" sound and the stress on the first syllable. The second syllable, "fy", is pronounced \ˈfī\, with a long "i" sound. The final syllable, "ings", is pronounced \ˈiŋz\, with a voiced "ng" sound and an "s" sound. Altogether, this word refers to multiple instances of qualifying for a particular event or competition.