ALPHABET
/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ALPHABET
The set of letters used when writing in a language.
"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."
A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)
A typically finite set of distinguishable symbols.
"Let L be a regular language over the alphabet \Sigma."
To designate by the letters of the alphabet; to arrange alphabetically.
Examples of ALPHABET in a Sentence
- "In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."
- "Let L be a regular language over the alphabet \Sigma."
Word Details
Is ALPHABET a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALPHABET is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALPHABET uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALPHABET
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | p | h | a | b | e | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALPHABET
100 words from the letters in ALPHABET
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How to Use ALPHABET in Word Games
ALPHABET is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALPHABET to find 100 additional valid words.