How to Pronounce Retaliating

To pronounce "retaliating", say RET-al-iat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

RET-al-iat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retaliating”

"retaliating" has 4 syllables: ret-al-iat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does retaliating 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 retaliating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

revengeavengeavengingrespondingrevengingrevengefulretortingretaliator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retaliating"?▾

"Retaliating" has 4 syllables: ret · al · iat · ing.

What does "retaliating" mean?▾

Retaliating: 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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