How to Pronounce "questioning"
word
/ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
KWES-chuh-ning
/kwˈɛstʃənɪŋ/
KWES-chuh-ning
Definition
Questioning is the act of asking questions to get information, check something, or express doubt. It can describe formal asking, such as by police, or a doubtful attitude toward an idea or decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
British English
/kwˈɛstʃənɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWES-chuh-ning
UK
KWES-chuh-ning
Listen in Context
The police took him in for questioning after the accident.
She gave me a questioning look.
His questioning voice made me nervous.
There’s been a lot of questioning about the company’s decision lately.