How to pronounce requisite
Say it like REK-wuh-zut. Requisite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- wuh
- zut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requisite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requisite
American and British speakers say requisite in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkwəzət/ in the US and /ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-wih-zit.
What does requisite mean?
- An indispensable item; a requirement.
- Essential, indispensable, required.“Please submit the requisite papers before the end of the financial year.”
Where does requisite come from?
From Latin requīsītus, perfect passive participle of requīrō (“to require, seek, ask for”), from which English require.
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Questions about saying requisite
How do you pronounce requisite?
Say REK-wuh-zut. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkwəzət/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requisite?
Requisite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · wuh · zut.
Do Americans and Brits say requisite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkwəzət/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.