How to pronounce requirement
Say it like rih-KWIRE-munt. Requirement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE).
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- rih
- KWIRE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requirement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requirement
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KWY-uh-munt.
What does requirement mean?
- required activity“the requirements of his work affected his health”“there were many demands on his time”
- anything indispensable“food and shelter are necessities of life”“the essentials of the good life”
- something that is required in advance“Latin was a prerequisite for admission”
Where does requirement come from?
From require + -ment.
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Questions about saying requirement
How do you pronounce requirement?
Say rih-KWIRE-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requirement?
Requirement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE). Broken into parts: rih · KWIRE · munt.
Is requirement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ (rih-KWY-uh-munt).