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Onomatopoeia

Yes, onomatopoeia is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does onomatopoeia mean?

noun

  1. using words that imitate the sound they denote

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants8 / 4
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of onomatopoeia

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ONOMATOPOEIA.

Words you can make from onomatopoeia

Unscramble ONOMATOPOEIA for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is onomatopoeia a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Onomatopoeia 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 onomatopoeia worth in Scrabble?

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

What does onomatopoeia mean?

Onomatopoeia means: using words that imitate the sound they denote.