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Word: ECHOLOCATION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 C 3 H 4 O 1 L 1 O 1 C 3 A 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /ekษ’หˆlษ’kรฆtษชษ’n/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 6
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 ECHOLOCATION

noun
  1. The use of echoes to detect objects as observed in bats and other natural creatures. Also known as biosonar.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "echolocation", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "echolocation" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECHOLOCATION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ECHOLOCATION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ECHOLOCATION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ECHOLOCATION is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in ECHOLOCATION? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in ECHOLOCATION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ECHOLOCATION:

  • # the echolocation effect
  • # master of echolocation
  • # playing with echolocation
  • # in terms of echolocation
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