How to Pronounce "retaliatory"
word
ɹiˈtæɫjəˌtɔɹi
ri-TAL-yuh-tor-ee
ɹɪtˈælɪətəɹˌi
ri-TAL-i-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes an action done to get back at someone or punish them in response to something they did, usually as revenge or punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtæɫjəˌtɔɹi
British English
ɹɪtˈælɪətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAL-yuh-tor-ee
UK
ri-TAL-i-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The country launched a retaliatory attack after being bombed.
The company imposed retaliatory tariffs on imported goods.
He feared a retaliatory response after criticizing his boss.
New trade laws led to a series of retaliatory measures between the two countries.