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PHONETIC

/fəˈnɛtɪk/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

P 3/4
H 4/3
O 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4

Definition of PHONETIC

noun

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).

adjective

Relating to the sounds of spoken language.

adjective

Relating to phones (as opposed to phonemes)

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is PHONETIC a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 phonetic Total
Scrabble 34111113 15
WWF 43121114 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHONETIC

100 words from the letters in PHONETIC

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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Frequently Asked Questions About PHONETIC

What does PHONETIC mean?
PHONETIC is a noun. 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).
Is PHONETIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PHONETIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PHONETIC worth in Scrabble?
PHONETIC is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PHONETIC?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PHONETIC. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.