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Word: ALLOPHONE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 L 1 L 1 O 1 P 3 H 4 O 1 N 1 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆlหˆlษ’fษ’ne/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of ALLOPHONE

noun
  1. Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

    "[ส‹] is occasionally considered to be an allophone of /v/"

  2. A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada.
  3. A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.
adjective
  1. Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French nor an Indigenous language of Canada
  2. That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "allophone" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "allophone", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALLOPHONE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ALLOPHONE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ALLOPHONE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ALLOPHONE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in ALLOPHONE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ALLOPHONE.

๐Ÿ”— 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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Word Family

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