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LENIS

5
Scrabble points
5
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

adjective

Relatively weakly articulated, hence unaspirated and possibly voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.

“Unaspirated [p] is lenis in Danish, the corresponding fortis consonant being [pʰ]. The same sound is fortis in French, the corresponding lenis consonant being [b].”

Letter values

L = 1, E = 1, N = 1, I = 1, S = 1

Words you can make from the letters of LENIS

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elsin liens lines nelis silen isle leis lens lien lies line lins nies nils seil sien sile sine els ens ins lei les lie lin lis nie nil nis sei sel sen sin el en es in is li ne si

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Frequently asked

Is LENIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LENIS is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 5 points.
How many points is LENIS worth?
LENIS is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does LENIS mean?
Relatively weakly articulated, hence unaspirated and possibly voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.