How to pronounce questioned
Say it like KWES-chund. Questioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
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- KWES
- chund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of questioned
American and British speakers say questioned in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstʃənd/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-chund.
What does questioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of question How to pronounce question
Questions about saying questioned
How do you pronounce questioned?
Say KWES-chund. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questioned?
Questioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · chund.
Do Americans and Brits say questioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.