To pronounce "retaliatory", say RET-al-iat-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RET-al-iat-ory
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"retaliatory" has 4 syllables: ret-al-iat-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.
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"Retaliatory" has 4 syllables: ret · al · iat · ory.
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