How many points is DIAERESIS worth in Scrabble?

DIAERESIS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIAERESIS?

DIAERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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DIAERESIS

10 pts

DIAERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. DIAERESIS means "mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël".

Meaning & examples

/daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/

noun

A diacritic ( ¨ ) placed over a vowel letter (especially the second of two consecutive ones) indicating that it is sounded separately, usually forming a distinct syllable, as in the English words naïve, Noël and Brontë, the French haïr and the Dutch ruïne.
Distraction; the separation of a vowel, often a diphthong, into two distinct syllables.
A natural break in rhythm when a word ends at the end of a metrical foot, in a line of verse.

Synonyms: trema

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël

In a sentence: "The diaeresis is noted."

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Letter Values

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DIAERESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is DIAERESIS a Scrabble word?: DIAERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does DIAERESIS mean?: mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël
How do you use DIAERESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diaeresis is noted."
How many points is DIAERESIS worth in Scrabble?: DIAERESIS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIAERESIS?: DIAERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).