Area
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A region or space, or the measurement of a surface's size.
“This area of the city has many restaurants and shops.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛə.rɪ.ə/
Syllables
ar·e·a
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Three vowels with A-E-A pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 4 points, good for vowel management.
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