How to Pronounce "a burning question"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɝnɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
uh BUR-ning KWES-chuhn
æɪ/ /bˈɜːnɪŋ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
uh BUR-ning KWES-chuhn
Definition
A very important question that needs to be answered soon, or a topic that many people are eager to discuss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɝnɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
British English
æɪ/ /bˈɜːnɪŋ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BUR-ning KWES-chuhn
UK
uh BUR-ning KWES-chuhn
Listen in Context
Climate change is a burning question for our planet.
The team discussed a burning question in the meeting.
Teacher, I have a burning question about the homework.
The burning question is: what happens next?