ALLITERATION
/əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ALLITERATION
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.
The recurrence of the same letter in accented parts of words, as in Anglo-Saxon alliterative meter.
Word Details
Is ALLITERATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALLITERATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALLITERATION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALLITERATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | l | i | t | e | r | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLITERATION
100 words from the letters in ALLITERATION
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How to Use ALLITERATION in Word Games
ALLITERATION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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