How to Pronounce "field a question"
expression
ˈfiɫd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
FEELD uh KWES-chuhn
fˈiːld/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
FEELD uh KWES-chuhn
Definition
To answer or deal with a question, especially in a public setting such as a meeting, interview, or press conference.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiɫd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
British English
fˈiːld/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEELD uh KWES-chuhn
UK
FEELD uh KWES-chuhn
Listen in Context
The manager had to field a question during the meeting.
She confidently fielded a question from the reporter.
Politicians often have to field questions at press conferences.
He handled the tough interview and fielded every question smoothly.