How to Pronounce Required

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “required”

"required" has 3 syllables: req-uir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and tired, if that helps it stick.

What does required mean?

verb

  1. To ask (someone) for something; to request.
  2. To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively.

adjective

  1. Necessary; obligatory; mandatory.

Synonyms

call for

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Words that rhyme with required

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiredtiredinspiredmiredacquiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspiredaspireddesiredexpired

Related words

requisitenecessaryneededneedfulcompulsorymandatoryobligatoryobligated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "required"?▾

"Required" has 3 syllables: req · uir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "required"?▾

The IPA transcription of "required" is /ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/.

What does "required" mean?▾

Required: To ask (someone) for something; to request.

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