request

How to Split "request" into Syllables

The word request is divided into 3 syllables: re·qu·est. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• qu — 2nd syllable
• est — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of request:

• IPA: /ɹɪˈkwɛst/

📖 Definitions

1. request (third-person singular simple present requests, present participle requesting, simple past and past participle requested)
2. Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English request, from Old French requeste (French requête), from Vulgar Latin *requaesita, from Latin requīsīta, feminine of requīsītus (“requested, demanded”), past participle of requīrō (“require, ask”), composed of re- + quaerō (“I seek, look for”), of uncertain origin, but possibly from Proto-Italic *kʷaizeō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷeh₂- (“to acquire”). Compare to French requérir. Borrowed from English request. Doublet of rekest. See rekest. Fro...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down request into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare request with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
request	3	re·qu·est
Rossetti	3	ros-set-ti
rigidity	4	ri-gi-di-ty
Rosetta	3	ro-set-ta
restate	3	re-sta-te

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to request:

requiem, require, requite, requital, requiter, requester, requiring, requisite.