How to Pronounce "request of"
expression
ɹiˈkwɛst/, /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ /ˈəv
ri-KWEST uhv
ɹɪkwˈɛst/ /ˈɒv
ri-KWEST ov
Definition
A formal or polite way to say something happens because someone asked for it. It is usually used in writing or official contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈkwɛst/, /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹɪkwˈɛst/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KWEST uhv
UK
ri-KWEST ov
Listen in Context
At the request of the teacher, all phones were turned off.
The event was organized at the request of several students.
She left early at the request of her parents.
The policy was changed at the request of the board.