Emphasis
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something. Stress laid on a word or words to indicate importance or meaning.
“The teacher placed emphasis on critical thinking skills rather than memorization.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/'ɛmfəsɪs/
Syllables
em·pha·sis
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Wordle
Eight letters with PH digraph; contains three vowels E, A, I
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the PH and M provide good scoring potential
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