how to pronounce retribution

/ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

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retribution is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of retribution in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… views especially over the retribution of …”

meanings of retribution

noun:

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

retribution frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word retribution occurs in english on average 3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.