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retort

How many syllables in retort?

There are 2 syllables in the word retort.

Divide retort into syllables:

re · tort

How to pronounce retort:

Synonyms for retort:

answer rejoin return retaliate reply respond riposte counter

Antonyms for retort:

enquiry problem sympathy inquiry kindness question query failure request denial

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