How much is a blank tile worth in Scrabble?

The score value of each letter is indicated by a number at the bottom of the tile. The score value of a blank is zero. The score for each turn is the sum of the letter values in each word(s) formed or modified on that turn, plus the additional points obtained from placing letters on Premium Squares.

What sound R makes?

The letter R makes a sound more similar to /ruh/ or /rih/; however, it’s sound is often associated with the vowel which comes afterwards. For example, the R in run would say /ruh/, and the R in riff would say /rih/.

Does Q have a sound?

In English the letter Q has two sounds and is always followed by the letter U. For most English words the pronunciation of the qu is actually a combination of the K and the W. But there are a few words where the qu sounds like a K without the W.

What sound does the V make?

In most languages which use the Latin alphabet, ⟨v⟩ has a voiced bilabial or labiodental sound. In English, it is a voiced labiodental fricative. In most dialects of Spanish, it is pronounced the same as ⟨b⟩, that is, [b] or [β̞].

Why do Indians pronounce v AS?

The closest Indian sound to either is व, which is a labiodental sound, a combination of u and a. So the Indian व sound is softer than a v but not as soft as a w, but closer to a w, since the u sound is closer to w. That explains why many Indians pronounce their v’s a lot softer than English speakers.