How to pronounce requires
Say it like ree-KWY-erz. Requires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- ree
- KWY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of requires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KWY-uz.
What does requires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of require How to pronounce require
Words that rhyme with requires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of requires.
Questions about saying requires
How do you pronounce requires?
Say ree-KWY-erz. The American pronunciation is /riˈkwaɪɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requires?
Requires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: ree · KWY · erz.
Is requires 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 /rɪˈkwaɪəz/ (rih-KWY-uz).