request

/rɪˈkwɛst/

Syllables re·quest

Stress re-QUEST

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

quest

/kwɛst/

qu sound

Meaning

to ask for something formally or politely

Sound Reference

💡

re=/rɪ/(repeat) + quest=/kwɛst/(quest)

Example

She made a request for more time.