How to pronounce unquestioning
Say it like un-KWES-chuh-ning. Unquestioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- un
- KWES
- chuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unquestioning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 unquestioning
American and British speakers say unquestioning in essentially the same way: /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KWES-chuh-ning.
What does unquestioning mean?
- Believing without question; having absolute loyalty.
Where does unquestioning come from?
From un- + questioning.
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Questions about saying unquestioning
How do you pronounce unquestioning?
Say un-KWES-chuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unquestioning?
Unquestioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: un · KWES · chuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say unquestioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.