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Emphasise

Yes, emphasise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does emphasise mean?

verb

  1. give extra weight to (a communication) Her gesture emphasized her words
  2. to stress, single out as important Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for emphasise

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of emphasise

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EMPHASISE.

Words you can make from emphasise

Unscramble EMPHASISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is emphasise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Emphasise is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is emphasise worth in Scrabble?

Emphasise is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does emphasise mean?

Emphasise means: give extra weight to (a communication).