XYLOPHONE
/ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of XYLOPHONE
Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.
"All I know how to play on my xylophone is "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Would you like to hear it?"
To play a xylophone or to play something else as though it was a xylophone.
To move above a ridged surface so as to hit every ridge, in a manner similar to playing quickly and sequentially on a xylophone.
Examples of XYLOPHONE in a Sentence
- "All I know how to play on my xylophone is "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Would you like to hear it?"
Word Details
Is XYLOPHONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, XYLOPHONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: XYLOPHONE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for XYLOPHONE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | x | y | l | o | p | h | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| WWF | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in XYLOPHONE
100 words from the letters in XYLOPHONE
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How to Use XYLOPHONE in Word Games
XYLOPHONE is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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