How to Pronounce Retaliate

To pronounce "retaliate", say RET-al-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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9

Letters

/ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retaliate”

"retaliate" has 4 syllables: ret-al-iat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does retaliate mean?

verb

  1. To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

    “John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier.”

  2. To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.

Words that rhyme with retaliate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

revengeavengereprisalcounterattackrespondanswerreplyreact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retaliate"?▾

"Retaliate" has 4 syllables: ret · al · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "retaliate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retaliate" is /ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/.

What does "retaliate" mean?▾

Retaliate: To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

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