How to Pronounce Questioning

To pronounce "questioning", say QUEST-ion-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “questioning”

"questioning" has 3 syllables: quest-ion-ing. It rhymes with unquestioning, if that helps it stick.

What does questioning mean?

verb

  1. To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
  2. To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

noun

  1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
  2. The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.

adjective

  1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

    “Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?”

Synonyms

frain

Words that rhyme with questioning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unquestioning

Related words

inquiringcuriousinquisitivequizzicalwonderingspeculativescepticalskeptical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "questioning"?▾

"Questioning" has 3 syllables: quest · ion · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "questioning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "questioning" is /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/.

What does "questioning" mean?▾

Questioning: To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

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