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UK//wɒt ɑːr ðeɪ ˈseɪɪŋ//US//wɑt ɑr ðeɪ ˈseɪɪŋ//

Meaning of What are they saying

A question asking what a group of people is communicating.

In simple words: A question asking for the meaning of someone's words.

What are they saying in a sentence

  • In the meeting, I couldn't hear them clearly, so I asked, 'What are they saying?'
  • When I overheard the friends laughing, I wondered, 'What are they saying?'
  • When I joined the group, I was confused and asked, 'What are they saying?'
  • During the movie, the audience whispered, and I thought, 'What are they saying?'
  • At the party, I noticed some guests whispering and I wanted to know, 'What are they saying?'

How to use What are they saying

Use this phrase when you're unsure of what people are talking about. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a group of people talking where you want to eavesdrop.

Related words

Collocations with What are they saying

  • ask what they are saying
  • wonder what they are saying
  • hear what they are saying

Synonyms for What are they saying

  • What do they mean?
  • What are they talking about?
  • What are they discussing?

Common mistakes with What are they saying

  • Using 'what is they saying' instead of 'what are they saying'.
  • Not using the correct intonation, making it unclear if it's a question.
  • Overusing in situations where context is already clear.

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Frequently asked questions about What are they saying

What does What are they saying mean?

A question asking for the meaning of someone's words.

What is the definition of What are they saying?

A question asking what a group of people is communicating.

How do you use What are they saying in a sentence?

In the meeting, I couldn't hear them clearly, so I asked, 'What are they saying?'

Can you give another example of What are they saying?

When I overheard the friends laughing, I wondered, 'What are they saying?'

What are synonyms for What are they saying?

Common alternatives include What do they mean?, What are they talking about?, What are they discussing?.

What words go with What are they saying?

It commonly pairs with ask what they are saying, wonder what they are saying, hear what they are saying.

What are common mistakes when using What are they saying?

Using 'what is they saying' instead of 'what are they saying'. Not using the correct intonation, making it unclear if it's a question. Overusing in situations where context is already clear.

How do you pronounce What are they saying?

US: //wɑt ɑr ðeɪ ˈseɪɪŋ//, UK: //wɒt ɑːr ðeɪ ˈseɪɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What are they saying?

Use this phrase when you're unsure of what people are talking about. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.