How to pronounce retributive
Say it like rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv. Retributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv
UK British/rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv
- rih
- TRIB
- yuu
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retributive 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retributive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv.
What does retributive mean?
adjective
- Relating to retribution; retaliatory.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying retributive
How do you pronounce retributive?
Say rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retributive?
Retributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: rih · TRIB · yuu · tiv.
Is retributive 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 /rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/ (rih-TRIB-yuu-tiv).