To pronounce "retortive", say RET-ort-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RET-ort-iv-e
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"retortive" has 4 syllables: ret-ort-iv-e.
"Retortive" has 4 syllables: ret · ort · iv · e.
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