emphasis

/ɛmfəsɪs/ noun
8 letters3 syllables15 points in Scrabble®16 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS4
NOUN
1

Special importance or significance.

“the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis”

2

The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch).

3

Intensity or forcefulness of expression.

“his emphasis on civil rights”

4

Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

WORD FORMS
Related formemphasize
Related formemphatic
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®16 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinemphasisway
Starts & ends withE … S
Syllablesem · pha · sis
SYNONYMS & RELATED5
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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