How to Pronounce Requiring

To pronounce "requiring", say REQ-uir-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “requiring”

"requiring" has 3 syllables: req-uir-ing. It rhymes with inquiring and aspiring, if that helps it stick.

What does requiring mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A requirement.

Synonyms

call for

Words that rhyme with requiring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiringaspiringperspiringinspiringadmiringacquiringdesiringtiringsiringtranspiringretiringhiring

Related words

demandaskcommandnecessitateneedcompelinvolveexpect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "requiring"?▾

"Requiring" has 3 syllables: req · uir · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "requiring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "requiring" is /ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/.

What does "requiring" mean?▾

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

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