How to pronounce retaliating
Say it like rih-TAL-ee-ay-ting. Retaliating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- rih
- TAL
- ee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retaliating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retaliating
- 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-ting.
What does retaliating mean?
- present participle and gerund of retaliate How to pronounce retaliate
Questions about saying retaliating
How do you pronounce retaliating?
Say rih-TAL-ee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retaliating?
Retaliating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: rih · TAL · ee · ay · ting.
Is retaliating 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 /rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪŋ/ (rih-TAL-ee-ay-ting).