Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gag reflex

/ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.22 in modern English

Syllables: gag re-flex
IPA: /ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

Inflected Forms

gag reflexes (plural)

Synonyms

pharyngeal reflex

Questions

How do you pronounce gag reflex?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/.
What does gag reflex mean?: A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

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