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retropharynx

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
retrophar-ynx
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The posterior part of the pharynx.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From retro- + pharynx.

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

retropharyngeal

Rhymes With

larynx pharynx nasopharynx oropharynx hypopharynx laryngopharynx electrolarynx epipharynx orolarynx

Questions

What does retropharynx mean?
The posterior part of the pharynx.
Where does retropharynx come from?
From retro- + pharynx.

How to pronounce retropharynx

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