How to pronounce questioningly
Say it like KWES-chuh-ning-lee. Questioningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce questioningly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KWES
- chuh
- ning
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questioningly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of questioningly
American and British speakers say questioningly in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-chuh-ning-lee.
What does questioningly mean?
- In a questioning manner.
Where does questioningly come from?
From questioning + -ly.
Questions about saying questioningly
How do you pronounce questioningly?
Say KWES-chuh-ning-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questioningly?
Questioningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · chuh · ning · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say questioningly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.