FLAPPING
/ˈflæpɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of FLAPPING
An instance where one flaps.
A phonological process found in many dialects of English, especially American English and Canadian English, by which intervocalic /t/ and /d/ surface as the alveolar flap /ɾ/ before an unstressed syllable, so that words such as "metal" and "medal" are pronounced similarly or identically.
The situation where a resource, a network destination, etc., is advertised as being available and then unavailable (or available by different routes) in rapid succession.
That flaps or flap
"flapping sails"
Examples of FLAPPING in a Sentence
- "flapping sails"
Word Details
Is FLAPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLAPPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLAPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | a | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLAPPING
99 words from the letters in FLAPPING
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How to Use FLAPPING in Word Games
FLAPPING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLAPPING to find 99 additional valid words.