How Many Syllables Are in Retaliate

The word Retaliate has three syllables: re-tal-i-ate.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
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Definition of Retaliate

to return an injury or wrong in kind

How should Retaliate divide into syllables

There are 4 syllables in this word. The vowels in this word are e, a, i, and e. The consonants are r, t, l, t, and t.

Part of Speech - Retaliate

If someone hits you, you should not retaliate.

Sentences with Retaliate

• I will not retaliate against someone who is mean to me.
• He chose not to retaliate after his sister stole his toy.
• She decided to retaliate against her boss by quitting her job.
• If someone is cruel to you, it's not always the best idea to retaliate.
• It's not right to retaliate when someone hurts you.

Quotes with Retaliate

• An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi
• The best revenge is massive success. - Frank Sinatra
• Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you. - Austin O'Malley

Number of characters in Retaliate

9 ( r, e, t, a, l, i, a, t, e )

Unique letters in Retaliate

6 ( r, e, t, a, l, i )

Retaliate Backwards

etailater

How to Pronounce Retaliate

IPA (International): rɪˈtæli:ˌeɪt

ARA (American): rɪˈtæliˌet

EPA (English): rɪˈtæli:ˌeɪt

RIH-TAE-LIY-EY-T

How to Pronounce Retaliate

IPA (International): ri:ˈtæli:ˌeɪt

ARA (American): riˈtæliˌet

EPA (English): ri:ˈtæli:ˌeɪt

RIY-TAE-LIY-EY-T