Hyphenation of retorts

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word retorts? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-torts

Definitions of retorts:

1.	A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
2.	A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
3.	Answer back

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

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