How to pronounce retaliated
Say it like rih-TAL-ee-ay-tid. Retaliated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- rih
- TAL
- ee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retaliated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retaliated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-TAL-ee-ay-tid.
What does retaliated mean?
- simple past and past participle of retaliate How to pronounce retaliate
Questions about saying retaliated
How do you pronounce retaliated?
Say rih-TAL-ee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retaliated?
Retaliated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: rih · TAL · ee · ay · tid.
Is retaliated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪd/ (rih-TAL-ee-ay-tid).