ALLOPHONE
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈaləˌfəʊn//
noun
- (phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme."In some languages, [ʋ] is an allophone of /v/."
- A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority."However, “the languages used by STM staff during customer interactions are French and English,” the transit authority said. “Indeed, during phone calls or emails, STM employees speak English with anglophone or allophone customers who do not speak French.”"
adj
- (Canada) Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language of Canada."In every case the allophone population is vastly larger than the proportion of francophones, which ranges from 4.2 percent […] from other parts of Canada more than international immigration from abroad: despite a growing allophone presence, […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ALLOPHONE'?
The word ALLOPHONE is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
L1
O1
P3
H4
O1
N1
E1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALLOPHONE'?
The word ALLOPHONE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
L2
O1
P4
H3
O1
N2
E1
Total: 17 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.