How to pronounce questionings
Say it like KWES-chuh-ningz. Questionings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
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- KWES
- chuh
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questionings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of questionings
American and British speakers say questionings in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-chuh-ningz.
What does questionings mean?
- plural of questioning How to pronounce questioning
Questions about saying questionings
How do you pronounce questionings?
Say KWES-chuh-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questionings?
Questionings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · chuh · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say questionings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.