RETROFLEX — 9 letter word
retroflex
The word retroflex has 9 letters: R, E, T, R, O, F, L, E, X. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 19 points in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate".
9 letter word "retroflex": R E T R O F L E X — adjective
Scrabble score: 19 Words With Friends score: 20
Letter analysis of retroflex
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| F | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| X | 1 | Consonant | 8 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of retroflex
adjective
- pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate Synonyms: cacuminal
- bent or curved backward Synonyms: retroflexed
verb
- articulate a consonant with the tongue curled back against the palate "Indian English accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers often retroflex their consonants."
- bend or turn backward Synonyms: replicate
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