RHOTIC

/ˈɹəʊtɪk/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

R 1/1

H 4/3

O 1/1

T 1/1

I 1/1

C 3/4

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Definition of RHOTIC

noun

A rhotic consonant or rhotic vowel (R-coloured vowel).

adjective

(of an English accent) That allows the phoneme /ɹ/ even when not followed by a vowel, as in bar (/bɑːɹ/) and bard or barred (/bɑːɹd/); (of an English speaker) who speaks with such an accent.

"Rhotic speech is common in Ireland, Scotland, much of the United States, Canada, West Country England, and many parts of the north and west of England."

adjective

(of a phoneme) Having a sound quality associated with the letter R; having the sound of any of certain IPA symbols, including /ɹ/, /ɻ/, /ɚ/, /ɝ/ and /r/.

"In the IPA, a rhotic vowel (aka R-coloured vowel, retroflex vowel, vocalic r or rhotacised vowel) is indicated by the affixing of a hook diacritic ( ˞ ) to the right of the regular symbol for the vowel. The rhotic consonants are /r/, /ɾ/, /ɹ/, /ɻ/, /ʀ/, /ʁ/, /ɽ/ and /ɺ/."

Antonyms of RHOTIC

Words with opposite meaning

non-rhotic

Examples of RHOTIC in a Sentence

"Rhotic speech is common in Ireland, Scotland, much of the United States, Canada, West Country England, and many parts of the north and west of England."
"In the IPA, a rhotic vowel (aka R-coloured vowel, retroflex vowel, vocalic r or rhotacised vowel) is indicated by the affixing of a hook diacritic ( ˞ ) to the right of the regular symbol for the vowel. The rhotic consonants are /r/, /ɾ/, /ɹ/, /ɻ/, /ʀ/, /ʁ/, /ɽ/ and /ɺ/."

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Is RHOTIC a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: RHOTIC uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RHOTIC

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

Letter	r	h	o	t	i	c	Total
Scrabble	1	4	1	1	1	3	11
WWF	1	3	1	1	1	4	11

Anagrams of RHOTIC

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

thoric 11/11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RHOTIC

58 words from the letters in RHOTIC

How to Use RHOTIC in Word Games

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

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, RHOTIC is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RHOTIC

What does RHOTIC mean?

RHOTIC is a noun. A rhotic consonant or rhotic vowel (R-coloured vowel).

Is RHOTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RHOTIC is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

How many points is RHOTIC worth in Scrabble?

RHOTIC is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.

How many words can you make from RHOTIC?

You can make 58 words from the letters in RHOTIC. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.

What are the anagrams of RHOTIC?

The anagrams of RHOTIC (words using the exact same letters) are: THORIC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.