How to Pronounce Retroflexed

To pronounce "retroflexed", say RETR-ofl-ex-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

RETR-ofl-ex-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “retroflexed”

"retroflexed" has 4 syllables: retr-ofl-ex-ed.

What does retroflexed mean?

adjective

  1. Bent in a posterior (backwards) direction, as the uterus

    “Ultrasound showed that she had a retroflexed uterus.”

  2. Being retroflex.

Related words

backwarduterusanteflexedretrovertedretroflexivedorsoposteriorretrorsalanteverted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retroflexed"?▾

"Retroflexed" has 4 syllables: retr · ofl · ex · ed.

What does "retroflexed" mean?▾

Retroflexed: Bent in a posterior (backwards) direction, as the uterus

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