How to Pronounce "retaliating"
word
ɹɪˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪŋ
ri-TAL-ee-ay-ting
ɹɪtˈælɪˌeɪtɪŋ
ri-TAL-i-ay-ting
Definition
To do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they did something harmful or unpleasant to you; to take revenge or respond with similar actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɹɪtˈælɪˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAL-ee-ay-ting
UK
ri-TAL-i-ay-ting
Listen in Context
He was retaliating after someone insulted him.
The country is retaliating against trade sanctions.
She avoided retaliating, even when she was hurt.
Are you retaliating because of what happened yesterday?