01 Word definition

sputum

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is SPUTUM a word?

Yes. SPUTUM is a 6-letter noun. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SPUTUM?

S-P-U-T-U-M

SPUTUM contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

Synonyms
phlegm
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SPUTUM spelled?

S1P2U3T4U5M6
Starts withSPUFirst 3 letters
Ends withTUMLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats U
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About SPUTUM.

How do you spell SPUTUM?

SPUTUM is spelled S-P-U-T-U-M. It contains 6 letters.