requiem
nounHow many syllables in requiem?
There are 3 syllables in the word requiem.How to pronounce requiem:
Definition of requiem:
- requiem (noun):
- a mass for the dead
- a mournful poem or song, esp. a lament for the dead
- a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
Synonyms for requiem:
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