ALTERNATION
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪ.ʃən//
noun
- (religion) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister."There are Anthems to be found amongst them , where every syllable has its just length ; each part of a sentence its proper pause : where the words are not confused by perplexing alternations, or rendered tedious by unnecessary repetitions"
- (phonology) Ablaut.
- (linguistics) A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob"."dative alternation; locative alternation"
- (logic) The "inclusive or" truth function.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'ALTERNATION'?
The word ALTERNATION is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
T1
E1
R1
N1
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALTERNATION'?
The word ALTERNATION is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
T1
E1
R1
N2
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 14 points
How many letters is the word 'ALTERNATION'?
The word ALTERNATION has 11 letters.
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.