How to Pronounce Request

To pronounce "request", say REQ-uest — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈkwɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈkwɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “request”

"request" has 2 syllables: req-uest. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does request mean?

noun

Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
A formal message requesting something.

verb

To ask for (something).
“I have requested that the furniture be moved back to its original position.”
To ask (somebody) to do something.
“She called me into her office and requested me to sit down.”

Synonyms

asking beseech prayer wish demand petition postulation ask bespeak call for

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Words that rhyme with request

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest bequest abreast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "request"?▾

"Request" has 2 syllables: req · uest.

What is the IPA transcription of "request"?▾

The IPA transcription of "request" is /ɹɪˈkwɛst/.

What does "request" mean?▾

Request: Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

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