SOUND
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //saʊnd//
adj
- (mathematics, logic) Having the property of soundness."With fresh material, taxonomic conclusions are leavened by recognition that the material examined reflects the site it occupied; a herbarium packet gives one only a small fraction of the data desirable for sound conclusions. Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get[…]"
- (British, Ireland, slang) Good; acceptable; decent."How are you? —I'm sound."
- (of sleep) Quiet and deep."Sound asleep means sleeping peacefully, and often deeply."
intj
- (British, Ireland, slang) Yes; used to show agreement or understanding."I found my jacket. — Sound."
noun
- (music) A distinctive style and sonority of a particular musician, orchestra etc."He looks like he's got it, maybe. Listen to those kids!/There's no maybe about it. That's it, that's the sound."
- (phonetics) A segment as a part of spoken language, the smallest unit of spoken language, a speech sound.
verb
- (intransitive) To produce a sound."When the horn sounds, take cover."
- (copulative) To convey an impression by one's sound."He sounded good when we last spoke."
- (intransitive) To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound."For from you ſounded out the worde of the Lord, not in Macedonia & in Achaia onely: but your faith alſo which is towarde God, ſpred abroade in all quarters, that we nede not to ſpeake any thing."
- (intransitive, obsolete) To resound.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SOUND'?
The word SOUND is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
S1
O1
U1
N1
D2
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SOUND'?
The word SOUND is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
S1
O1
U2
N2
D2
Total: 8 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.