TONGUING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TONGUING
On a wind instrument, to articulate a note by starting the air with a tap of the tongue, as though by speaking a 'd' or 't' sound (alveolar plosive).
"Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece."
To manipulate with the tongue, as in kissing or oral sex.
To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.
"a soil horizon that tongues into clay"
A licking or lapping with the tongue.
A technique used with wind instruments to enunciate different notes using the tongue on the reed or mouthpiece.
Examples of TONGUING in a Sentence
- "Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece."
- "a soil horizon that tongues into clay"
Word Details
Is TONGUING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TONGUING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TONGUING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TONGUING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | n | g | u | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TONGUING
74 words from the letters in TONGUING
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How to Use TONGUING in Word Games
TONGUING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TONGUING to find 74 additional valid words.