How to Pronounce "retaliated"
word
ɹiˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪd/, /ɹɪˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪd
ri-TAL-ee-ay-tid
ɹɪtˈælɪˌeɪtɪd
ri-TAL-ee-ay-tid
Definition
Did something harmful or hurtful back to someone after they did something bad to you; fought back or responded in a similar way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪd/, /ɹɪˈtæɫiˌeɪtɪd
British English
ɹɪtˈælɪˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAL-ee-ay-tid
UK
ri-TAL-ee-ay-tid
Listen in Context
He retaliated after being insulted.
The company retaliated by suing its competitor.
She retaliated with a sharp comment.
Instead of ignoring the prank, Tom retaliated and things got worse.