How to Pronounce "riposte"
word
ɹɪˈpoʊst
ri-POHST
ɹɪpˈɒst
ri-POST
Definition
A riposte is a quick and clever reply to a criticism or remark. In fencing, it is a quick counterattack after parrying an opponent's thrust.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈpoʊst
British English
ɹɪpˈɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-POHST
UK
ri-POST
Listen in Context
He answered the insult with a sharp riposte.
The fencer scored a point with a quick riposte.
Her riposte made everyone in the room laugh.
When asked a tough question, he always has a clever riposte ready.