How to pronounce required
Say it like ree-KWY-erd. Required has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- ree
- KWY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Required pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of required
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KWY-ud.
What does required mean?
- necessary for relief or supply“provided them with all things needful”
- required by rule“in most schools physical education is compulsory”“attendance is mandatory”
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Words that rhyme with required
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Questions about saying required
How do you pronounce required?
Say ree-KWY-erd. The American pronunciation is /riˈkwaɪɚd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in required?
Required has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: ree · KWY · erd.
Is required pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈkwaɪəd/ (rih-KWY-ud).