ARYTENOID
/ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ARYTENOID
Either of a pair of cartilages at the back of the larynx, used in the production of different kinds of voice quality (for example, creaky voice).
Arytenoid muscle
Relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached.
"arytenoid cartilage"
Relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles (oblique arytenoid) or an unpaired muscle (transverse arytenoid) of the larynx.
"arytenoid muscle"
Examples of ARYTENOID in a Sentence
- "arytenoid cartilage"
- "arytenoid muscle"
Word Details
Is ARYTENOID a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARYTENOID is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for ARYTENOID
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | y | t | e | n | o | i | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARYTENOID
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How to Use ARYTENOID in Word Games
ARYTENOID is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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