How to pronounce retaliatory
Say it like ree-TAL-yuh-tor-ee. Retaliatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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US American/riˈtæljəˌtɔri/ree-TAL-yuh-tor-ee
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- ree
- TAL
- yuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retaliatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does retaliatory mean?
adjective
- Relating to or part of a retaliation.“The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.”
Where does retaliatory come from?
From retaliate + -ory.
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Questions about saying retaliatory
How do you pronounce retaliatory?
Say ree-TAL-yuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /riˈtæljəˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retaliatory?
Retaliatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: ree · TAL · yuh · tor · ee.