How to pronounce unrequited
Say it like uhn-rih-KWY-tid. Unrequited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWY).
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- uhn
- rih
- KWY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrequited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unrequited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-rih-KWY-tid.
What does unrequited mean?
- Not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.“His expressions of love went unrequited.”
Where does unrequited come from?
From un- + requited.
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Questions about saying unrequited
How do you pronounce unrequited?
Say uhn-rih-KWY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrequited?
Unrequited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWY). Broken into parts: uhn · rih · KWY · tid.
Is unrequited 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 /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/ (uhn-rih-KWY-tid).