How to pronounce requiescat
Say it like rek-wee-ES-kat. Requiescat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- rek
- wee
- ES
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requiescat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of requiescat
American and British speakers say requiescat in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkwiˈɛskæt/ in the US and /rɛkwɪˈɛskæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: reh-kwih-ES-kat.
What does requiescat mean?
- A prayer for the peaceful repose of the soul of a dead person
Where does requiescat come from?
First word of the Latin phrase requiēscat in pāce (“may he/she rest in peace”).
Questions about saying requiescat
How do you pronounce requiescat?
Say rek-wee-ES-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛskæt/. In British English it is /rɛkwɪˈɛskæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requiescat?
Requiescat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: rek · wee · ES · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say requiescat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛskæt/ and the British form is /rɛkwɪˈɛskæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.