EMPHASES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of EMPHASES
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
"He paused for emphasis before saying who had won."
Special attention or prominence given to something.
"Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district."
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."
Examples of EMPHASES in a Sentence
- "He paused for emphasis before saying who had won."
- "Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district."
- "He used a yellow highlighter to indicate where to give emphasis in his speech."
Word Details
Is EMPHASES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMPHASES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMPHASES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMPHASES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | p | h | a | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMPHASES
100 words from the letters in EMPHASES
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How to Use EMPHASES in Word Games
EMPHASES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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