IAMBIC
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //aɪˌæmbɪk//
adj
- (prosody) Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance. [from 16th c.]"[J]ust before the rhythm becomes iambic, there will be a point reached at which the rhythm can hardly be said to be more iambic than it is trochaic."
noun
- (prosody) An iamb; a line or group of lines of iambs.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'IAMBIC'?
The word IAMBIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
I1
A1
M3
B3
I1
C3
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'IAMBIC'?
The word IAMBIC is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
I1
A1
M4
B4
I1
C4
Total: 15 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.