How to Pronounce Retorted

To pronounce "retorted", say RET-ort-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retorted”

"retorted" has 3 syllables: ret-ort-ed. It rhymes with contorted and purported, if that helps it stick.

What does retorted mean?

verb

  1. To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
  2. To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.

    “to retort the charge of vanity”

verb

  1. To heat in a retort.

adjective

  1. Interlaced

Synonyms

back answercomebackrejoinder

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Words that rhyme with retorted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedabortedsorted

Related words

returncomebackrejoinrepayrejoinderriposterefutedresponded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retorted"?▾

"Retorted" has 3 syllables: ret · ort · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "retorted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retorted" is /ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/.

What does "retorted" mean?▾

Retorted: To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

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