To pronounce "retroflexive", say RETR-ofl-ex-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RETR-ofl-ex-iv-e
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"retroflexive" has 5 syllables: retr-ofl-ex-iv-e.
"Retroflexive" has 5 syllables: retr · ofl · ex · iv · e.
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