How many points is DIERESIS worth in Scrabble?

DIERESIS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIERESIS?

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

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DIERESIS

9 pts

DIERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DIERESIS is a noun form of diaeresis. DIAERESIS means "mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël".

Meaning & examples

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

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Definition and meaning

DIERESIS is a noun form of diaeresis. DIAERESIS means "mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël".

In a sentence: "The dieresis is noted."

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Letter Values

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DIERESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is DIERESIS a Scrabble word?: DIERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DIERESIS mean?: DIERESIS is a noun form of diaeresis. DIAERESIS means "mark placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced separately from the preceding one, for example in Noël".
How do you use DIERESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dieresis is noted."
How many points is DIERESIS worth in Scrabble?: DIERESIS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIERESIS?: DIERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).