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MELISMA

/məˈlɪzmə/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1

Definition of MELISMA

noun

A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in Gregorian chant.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is MELISMA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MELISMA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MELISMA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for MELISMA

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter melisma Total
Scrabble 3111131 11
WWF 4121141 14

Anagrams of MELISMA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MELISMA

100 words from the letters in MELISMA

7-letter words

How to Use MELISMA in Word Games

MELISMA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since MELISMA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MELISMA to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MELISMA

What does MELISMA mean?
MELISMA is a noun. A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in Gregorian chant.
Is MELISMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MELISMA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MELISMA worth in Scrabble?
MELISMA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MELISMA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MELISMA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MELISMA?
The anagrams of MELISMA (words using the exact same letters) are: LAMMIES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.