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retaliate

How many syllables in retaliate?

  4 syllables

Divide retaliate into syllables:   re-tal-i-ate
Stressed syllable in retaliate:   re-tal-i-ate
How to pronounce retaliate:   ri-tal-ee-eyt
How to say retaliate:

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Synonyms for retaliate


2 syllables
  • avenge
  • react
  • strike back
  • hit back
  • requite
3 syllables
  • get back at
  • get revenge
4 syllables
  • even the score
  • get your own back
6 syllables
  • give as good as you get
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    What rhymes with retaliate

    3 syllables
      4 syllables
      5 syllables
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