FRONTING
/ˈfɹʌntɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FRONTING
To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.
To face, be opposite to.
To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront.
A process whereby a vowel or a consonant is pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point.
A phonological relationship where a front vowel is found in place of a relative back vowel in an inflected form of a word.
An analogous relationship between the vowel sounds in a dialect of a language relative to the language standard or an earlier form of the language.
Word Details
Is FRONTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRONTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRONTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRONTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | o | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRONTING
100 words from the letters in FRONTING
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How to Use FRONTING in Word Games
FRONTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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