How to pronounce requirements
Say it like rih-KWIRE-munts. Requirements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE).
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- rih
- KWIRE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requirements 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requirements
- 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-munts.
What does requirements mean?
- plural of requirement How to pronounce requirement
Questions about saying requirements
How do you pronounce requirements?
Say rih-KWIRE-munts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requirements?
Requirements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE). Broken into parts: rih · KWIRE · munts.
Is requirements pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/ (rih-KWY-uh-munts).