How to Pronounce Requested

To pronounce "requested", say REQ-uest-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “requested”

"requested" has 3 syllables: req-uest-ed. It rhymes with detested and manifested, if that helps it stick.

What does requested mean?

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

ask bespeak call for

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Words that rhyme with requested

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detested manifested attested suggested vested congested wrested jested bested tested contested infested

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "requested"?▾

"Requested" has 3 syllables: req · uest · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "requested"?▾

The IPA transcription of "requested" is /ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/.

What does "requested" mean?▾

Requested: To ask for (something).

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