TYMPANUM — 8 letter word
tympanum
The word tympanum has 8 letters: T, Y, M, P, A, N, U, M. It contains 2 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it".
8 letter word "tympanum": T Y M P A N U M — noun
Scrabble score: 17 Words With Friends score: 21
Letter analysis of tympanum
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| M | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
2 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of tympanum
noun
- a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it Synonyms: kettle
- the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound Synonyms: eardrum, tympanic membrane, myringa
- the main cavity of the ear Synonyms: middle ear, tympanic cavity
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