How to pronounce questions
Say it like KWES-chunz. Questions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
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- KWES
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Questions 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.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of questions
American and British speakers say questions in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstʃənz/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-chunz.
What does questions mean?
- plural of question How to pronounce question
- A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of question How to pronounce question
Questions about saying questions
How do you pronounce questions?
Say KWES-chunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in questions?
Questions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · chunz.
Do Americans and Brits say questions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.