How to pronounce questionnaires
Say it like kwes-chuh-NAIRZ. Questionnaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIRZ).
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- kwes
- chuh
- NAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questionnaires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of questionnaires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kwes-chuh-NAIRZ.
What does questionnaires mean?
- plural of questionnaire How to pronounce questionnaire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of questionnaire How to pronounce questionnaire
Words that rhyme with questionnaires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of questionnaires.
Questions about saying questionnaires
How do you pronounce questionnaires?
Say kwes-chuh-NAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛrz/. In British English it is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questionnaires?
Questionnaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIRZ). Broken into parts: kwes · chuh · NAIRZ.
Is questionnaires pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛəz/ (kwes-chuh-NAIRZ).