How to pronounce question

question

/ˈkwestʃən/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkweʃən/.

qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/tʃ/as in chair	One sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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How do you pronounce question?

Question is pronounced /ˈkwestʃən/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkweʃən/, is also used.

How many syllables are in question?

Question has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in question?

The first syllable: /ˈkwestʃən/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in question?

qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.