How to Pronounce Unrequited

To pronounce "unrequited", say UNR-eq-uit-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

UNR-eq-uit-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “unrequited”

"unrequited" has 4 syllables: unr-eq-uit-ed. It rhymes with delighted and benighted, if that helps it stick.

What does unrequited mean?

adjective

  1. Unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

Words that rhyme with unrequited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

delightedbenightedexcitedblightedignitedexpeditedincitedoverexcitedshortsightedcitedindictedslighted

Related words

nonreciprocalunansweredunreciprocatedunreturnedunquitunrequitingunrequitableunrecompensed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unrequited"?▾

"Unrequited" has 4 syllables: unr · eq · uit · ed.

What does "unrequited" mean?▾

Unrequited: Unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

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