How many syllables in “retroflex”?
syllables in "retroflex"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · tro · flex
Letters
9
r · e · t · r · o · f · l · e · x
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “retroflex”
The word “retroflex” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · tro · flex. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retroflex" have?
"retroflex" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retroflex" into syllables?
"retroflex" is divided into syllables as: re · tro · flex.
What is the Scrabble score for "retroflex"?
The Scrabble score for "retroflex" is 19 points.
Using “retroflex” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retroflex" (re · tro · flex) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “retroflex” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.