How to Pronounce Retorting

To pronounce "retorting", say RET-ort-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

RET-ort-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retorting”

"retorting" has 3 syllables: ret-ort-ing.

What does retorting 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.

Synonyms

back answercomebackrejoinder

Related words

returncomebackrejoinrepayrejoinderripostesituretaliating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retorting"?▾

"Retorting" has 3 syllables: ret · ort · ing.

What does "retorting" mean?▾

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

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