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How to Pronounce “retributionist” in English

/rɛtrɪbʌtɪɒnɪst/

re·tri·bu·ti·o·nist

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What does “retributionist” mean?

NOUN
  • One who holds that there must be retribution (vengeance, punishment) for transgressions.

Example sentences

  • The retributionist says — I quote from Sir James F. Stephen — ‘The criminal law proceeds upon the principle that it is morally right to hate criminals, and it confirms and justifies that sentiment by inflicting upon criminals punishments which express it.’
  • Because I want to try to give you a really clean picture of what the retributionist picture amounts to.

Common phrases

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How to pronounce “retributionist

Syllables:
re · tri · bu · ti · o · nist
IPA:
/rɛtrɪbʌtɪɒnɪst/
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the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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How do you pronounce “retributionist”?

“retributionist” is pronounced /rɛtrɪbʌtɪɒnɪst/ (re · tri · bu · ti · o · nist). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “retributionist”?

“retributionist” has 6 syllables: re · tri · bu · ti · o · nist.

What does “retributionist” mean?

One who holds that there must be retribution (vengeance, punishment) for transgressions.

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