How to pronounce requital
Say it like rih-KWY-tul. Requital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- rih
- KWY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requital 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.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KWY-tul.
What does requital mean?
- Compensation for damage or loss; amends.
- Retaliation or reprisal; vengeance.
- Return in kind; recompense, repayment, reward.
Where does requital come from?
From requite + -al. First attested in 1545.
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Words that rhyme with requital
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Questions about saying requital
How do you pronounce requital?
Say rih-KWY-tul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requital?
Requital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: rih · KWY · tul.
Is requital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/ (rih-KWY-tul).