RETROFLEX
/ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of RETROFLEX
A consonant pronounced with the underside of the tongue approaching or touching the palate.
A consonant pronounced with the tip of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
A consonant pronounced with the blade of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
Bent or curved backwards.
Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
Word Details
Is RETROFLEX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETROFLEX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RETROFLEX uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETROFLEX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | r | o | f | l | e | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETROFLEX
100 words from the letters in RETROFLEX
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How to Use RETROFLEX in Word Games
RETROFLEX is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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