Word: ALLOPHONE
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Definition of ALLOPHONE
- Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.
"[ส] is occasionally considered to be an allophone of /v/"
- A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada.
- A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.
- Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada
- That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "allophone" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "allophone", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALLOPHONE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ALLOPHONE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ALLOPHONE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ALLOPHONE:
- # the allophone effect
- # master of allophone
- # playing with allophone
- # in terms of allophone
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