PHONETIC
/fəˈnɛtɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PHONETIC
In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its pronunciation; contrasted with semantic (which is usually the radical).
Relating to the sounds of spoken language.
Relating to phones (as opposed to phonemes)
Word Details
Is PHONETIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PHONETIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PHONETIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PHONETIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | h | o | n | e | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHONETIC
100 words from the letters in PHONETIC
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How to Use PHONETIC in Word Games
PHONETIC is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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