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SEMIVOWEL

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

S 1/1
E 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
W 4/4
E 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of SEMIVOWEL

noun

A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

noun

A letter which represents a semivowel sound, such as w or y in English.

Synonyms of SEMIVOWEL

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is SEMIVOWEL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: SEMIVOWEL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SEMIVOWEL

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

Letter semivowel Total
Scrabble 113141411 17
WWF 114151412 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEMIVOWEL

100 words from the letters in SEMIVOWEL

8-letter words

How to Use SEMIVOWEL in Word Games

SEMIVOWEL is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SEMIVOWEL

What does SEMIVOWEL mean?
SEMIVOWEL is a noun. A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
Is SEMIVOWEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEMIVOWEL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SEMIVOWEL worth in Scrabble?
SEMIVOWEL is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from SEMIVOWEL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SEMIVOWEL. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SEMIVOWEL?
Synonyms of SEMIVOWEL include: glide, semiconsonant. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.