How to Pronounce Questionnaire

"Questionnaire" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛɹ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kwˌɛstʃənˈeə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “questionnaire

"questionnaire" has 3 syllables: questionnaire.

What does questionnaire mean?

noun

  1. A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey.

verb

  1. To survey using questionnaires.

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How do you pronounce "questionnaire"?

"Questionnaire" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛɹ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "questionnaire"?

"Questionnaire" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "questionnaire"?

The IPA transcription of "questionnaire" is /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛɹ/.

What does "questionnaire" mean?

Questionnaire: A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey.

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