How to pronounce requin
Say it like REE-kwin. Requin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- kwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of requin
American and British speakers say requin in essentially the same way: /ˈrikwɪn/ in the US and /ˈriːkwɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-kwin.
What does requin mean?
- The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias).
Where does requin come from?
Borrowed from French requin (“shark”).
Questions about saying requin
How do you pronounce requin?
Say REE-kwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈriːkwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requin?
Requin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · kwin.
Do Americans and Brits say requin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrikwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈriːkwɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.