How to Pronounce "requiem"
word
ˈɹɛkwiəm
REK-wee-um
ɹˈɛkwɪˌɛm
rek-WIH-EM
Definition
A requiem is a special ceremony, song, or musical piece performed in memory of someone who has died, usually as part of a religious service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkwiəm
British English
ɹˈɛkwɪˌɛm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-wee-um
UK
rek-WIH-EM
Listen in Context
The choir sang a requiem for the lost soldier.
Mozart's Requiem is a famous classical piece.
A requiem was held at the church last night.
They played a requiem to honor the victims of the tragedy.