How to pronounce requisition
Say it like rek-wuh-ZISH-un. Requisition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- rek
- wuh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requisition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requisition
American and British speakers say requisition in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-wuh-ZISH-un.
What does requisition mean?
- A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
- A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.
- A formal request by a doctor or other clinician, usually on a standardized form, for specific medical tests or procedures to be performed on a patient by a third party, such as a laboratory or imaging center“a lab requisition for blood tests”
- To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.
Where does requisition come from?
From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio.
Words that rhyme with requisition
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Questions about saying requisition
How do you pronounce requisition?
Say rek-wuh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requisition?
Requisition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: rek · wuh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say requisition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.