ILLOCUTION
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌɪləˈkjuːʃn//
noun
- (linguistics) The aim of a speaker in making an utterance as opposed to the meaning of the terms used.
- (Ithkuil, linguistics) A type of speech act being made by a speaker, i.e., the purpose of the statement in terms of how the addressee is to interpret either its truth-value, or its requirements and demands upon the speaker in terms of a physical or psychological response.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ILLOCUTION'?
The word ILLOCUTION is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
I1
L1
L1
O1
C3
U1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 12 points
How many letters is the word 'ILLOCUTION'?
The word ILLOCUTION has 10 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.