How to pronounce requite
Say it like ruh-KWYTE. Requite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWYTE).
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- ruh
- KWYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of requite
American and British speakers say requite in essentially the same way: /rəˈkwaɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈkwaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KWYTE.
What does requite mean?
- To repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favor, a service rendered, etc.)
- To repay (someone) a debt owed; specifically, to recompense or reward (someone) for a favor, a service rendered, etc.
- To respond to or reciprocate (feelings, especially affection or love which has been shown).
- Chiefly in the form in requite for or of: synonym of requital (“compensation for damage or loss; return in kind, recompense, repayment, reward”).
Where does requite come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Words that rhyme with requite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of requite.
Questions about saying requite
How do you pronounce requite?
Say ruh-KWYTE. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkwaɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkwaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requite?
Requite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWYTE). Broken into parts: ruh · KWYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say requite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈkwaɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkwaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.