How to pronounce questioning
Say it like KWES-chuh-ning. Questioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
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- KWES
- chuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questioning 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of questioning
American and British speakers say questioning in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-chuh-ning.
What does questioning mean?
- a request for information
- perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)“he had a quizzical expression”
- marked by or given to doubt“a skeptical attitude”“a skeptical listener”
- showing curiosity“if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive”“raised a speculative eyebrow”
Where does questioning come from?
From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).
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Questions about saying questioning
How do you pronounce questioning?
Say KWES-chuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questioning?
Questioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · chuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say questioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.