ALVEOLAR
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //alˈviː.əl.ə//
adj
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
- (phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth."In the case of the Wubuy alveolar versus retroflex contrast for instance, we argue that the phonetic overlap is so great that native listeners can behave as if this were an instance of a good and a 'less good' instance of a single category (CG)."
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the glands with secretory cells about a central space.
noun
- (phonetics) An alveolar consonant.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 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 'ALVEOLAR'?
The word ALVEOLAR is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
V4
E1
O1
L1
A1
R1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALVEOLAR'?
The word ALVEOLAR is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
V5
E1
O1
L2
A1
R1
Total: 14 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.