Larynges

/ləɹˈɪndʒiːz/ noun

An organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus (or esophagus). It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

What it means

  1. (noun) An organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus (or esophagus). It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

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Letter analysis

  • Larynges contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Larynges mean?

An organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus (or esophagus). It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

How many letters are in Larynges?

Larynges has 8 letters.

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