Syncope
/ˈsɪŋkəpi/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Syncope
noun
- The loss or elision of a sound from the interior of a word, for example by changing cannot to can't, never to ne'er, or the pronunciation of the -cester ending in placenames as -ster (for example, Leicester pronounced Leister or Lester, and Worcester pronounced Wooster).
- A loss of consciousness when someone faints, a swoon.
- A missed beat or off-beat stress in music resulting in syncopation.
Anagrams of Syncope
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
y4
n1
c3
o1
p3
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Syncope
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Syncope"
Syncope is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Syncope" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "syncope" is a medium-scoring word.