What does EMPHASIS mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈɛmfəsəs/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
15
Words With Friends score
16
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. special importance or significance“the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis”
  2. intensity or forcefulness of expression“the vehemence of his denial”
  3. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
  4. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)“he put the stress on the wrong syllable”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

emphases15

Anagrams of EMPHASIS

misshape15

Words inside EMPHASIS

193 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

phase10 shame10 shape10 ships10mass6 mess6 miss6 pass6 same6 semi6 ship9 aim5 has6him8hip8 his6map7 sea3 she6ah5am4as2 em4 ha5he5 hi5 is2ma4 me4pa4

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Questions

Is EMPHASIS a valid word in word games?

EMPHASIS is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is EMPHASIS worth?

EMPHASIS is worth 15 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EMPHASIS?

193 other words, including IS, AS, HE and HIS.