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How many syllables in “ceremonialist”?

5

syllables in "ceremonialist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ce · re · mo · nia · list

Letters

13

c · e · r · e · m · o · n · i · a · l · i · s · t

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
r1
e1
m3
o1
n1
i1
a1
l1
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “ceremonialist

The word ceremonialist contains 5 syllables, divided as ce · re · mo · nia · list. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ceremonialist" have?

"ceremonialist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ceremonialist" into syllables?

"ceremonialist" is divided into syllables as: ce · re · mo · nia · list.

What is the Scrabble score for "ceremonialist"?

The Scrabble score for "ceremonialist" is 17 points.

Using “ceremonialist” in writing

"ceremonialist" (ce · re · mo · nia · list) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, ceremonialist is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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