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Word: EMPHASIS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 M 3 P 3 H 4 A 1 S 1 I 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /emหˆfรฆsษชs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
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 Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Contains "PH" which sounds like "F". Ensure you do not spell it with a literal F.
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 EMPHASIS

noun
  1. Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.

    "He paused for emphasis before saying who had won."

  2. Special attention or prominence given to something.

    "Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district."

  3. Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.

    "He used a yellow highlighter to indicate where to give emphasis in his speech."

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 "The referee verified that "emphasis" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "emphasis" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMPHASIS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EMPHASIS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EMPHASIS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EMPHASIS is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in EMPHASIS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EMPHASIS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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