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ALLITERATION

/əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/

12 letters · 5 syllables · noun

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Definition of ALLITERATION

noun

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.

noun

The recurrence of the same letter in accented parts of words, as in Anglo-Saxon alliterative meter.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is ALLITERATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALLITERATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 alliteration Total
Scrabble 111111111111 12
WWF 122111111112 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLITERATION

100 words from the letters in ALLITERATION

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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Frequently Asked Questions About ALLITERATION

What does ALLITERATION mean?
ALLITERATION is a noun. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.
Is ALLITERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLITERATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALLITERATION worth in Scrabble?
ALLITERATION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALLITERATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ALLITERATION. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.