How to pronounce "request" in English
rɪˈkwɛst
rih·KWEST
Primary stress: KWEST
Hear native speakers say request in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “request”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
KWEST
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KWEST"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "request" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "request is" sounds like "request-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "request" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“request. Option two, start with the smaller request and then move on to the larger request.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“request to use British bases.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“request a plant-based milk, We'll usually double check, but like a default latte is cow's milk.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“request and figure out whether it works for me.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Request, OK. The rumor is that you're talking to the Dodgers for potential ownership.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“request and they can work indefinitely until they achieve a goal or they run”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “request”
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request. Option two, start with the smaller request and then move on to the larger request.
Hear it in context: “request”
6,621 clipsThe English word “request” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈkwɛst (phonetic respelling: rih-KWEST). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · KWEST), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KWEST). Grammatically, “request” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 6,621 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “request” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @2:26
“request first and then go on to the $350 request. Option two, start with the smaller request and then move on to the larger request. and option three. It smaller request and then move on to the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @17:05
“missions from the UK. The government had initially refused a request to use British bases. It changed its mind after Iran retaliated. The government still insists these are retaliated. The government still insists these are”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:18
“dairy milk, unless you specially request a plant-based milk, We'll usually double check, but like a default latte is cow's milk. We'll usually double check, but”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @85:22
“have to give you an answer right now. let me go back and sit in it in the the request and figure out whether it works for me. And so many of us as pleasers, we're trying to give people an an answer right away. And it's hard to look”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @39:37
“I have a request and a question for you. Request, OK. The rumor is that you're talking to the Dodgers for potential ownership. The rumor is that you're talking to the Dodgers”
Definition & Meaning: “request”
- To ask for (something).
- To ask (somebody) to do something.
- Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
- A formal message requesting something.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The corporal requested reinforcements.”
- “She called me into her office and requested me to sit down.”
- “request. Option two, start with the smaller request and then move on to the larger request. and option three. It”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “request”
- Pronunciation:
- rih-KWEST
- Syllables:
- rih · KWEST
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · quest
- Primary stress:
- KWEST
- IPA:
- rɪˈkwɛst
- Hear it in context
- request
Synonyms: “request”
Hear words related in meaning to “request” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “request”
-ɛstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"request" (⁄rɪˈkwɛst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "request" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about request
How do you pronounce “request”?
“request” is pronounced ⁄rɪˈkwɛst⁄ (rih-KWEST). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “request”?
“request” has 2 syllables: rih · KWEST.
Where is the stress in “request”?
The primary stress in “request” is on “KWEST”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “request” mean?
To ask for (something).
How can I hear “request” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “request”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).