UMLAUTS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of UMLAUTS
An assimilatory process whereby a vowel is pronounced more like a following vocoid that is separated by one or more consonants.
The umlaut process (as above) that occurred historically in Germanic languages whereby back vowels became front vowels when followed by syllable containing a front vocoid (e.g. Germanic lūsiz > Old English lȳs(i) > Modern English lice).
A vowel so assimilated.
To place an umlaut over (a vowel).
To modify (a word) so that an umlaut is required in it.
"an umlauting vowel"
Examples of UMLAUTS in a Sentence
- "an umlauting vowel"
Word Details
Is UMLAUTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UMLAUTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of UMLAUTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for UMLAUTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | m | l | a | u | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UMLAUTS
87 words from the letters in UMLAUTS
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How to Use UMLAUTS in Word Games
UMLAUTS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since UMLAUTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UMLAUTS to find 87 additional valid words.