FRICATIVE
/ˈfɹɪkətɪv/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of FRICATIVE
Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.
Produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.
Word Details
Is FRICATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRICATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRICATIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRICATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | i | c | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRICATIVE
100 words from the letters in FRICATIVE
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How to Use FRICATIVE in Word Games
FRICATIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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