requite

How to Split "requite" into Syllables

The word requite is divided into 3 syllables: re·qui·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• qui — 2nd syllable
• te — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of requite:

• IPA: /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. requite (third-person singular simple present requites, present participle requiting, simple past and past participle requited)
2. To repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.)

📚 Word Origin & History

The verb is derived from Middle English requiten (“to repay”), and then partly from both of the following: From re- (prefix meaning ‘again; back, backward’) + quiten (“to pay, pay for; to repay; to acquit (someone of a charge), exonerate; to prove (oneself) innocent; to answer, reply; to atone for (a sin); to compensate, make amends; to depart, leave; to equal, match; to fulfil (an obligation); to give back, return; to give up, relinquish; to release, set free; to render (a service); t...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down requite 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare requite with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
requite	3	re·qui·te
roughshod	1	roughshod
reseed	3	re-se-ed
roseate	3	ro-sea-te
ruched	2	ruch-ed

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to requite:

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