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How many syllables in “ceremoniously”?

5

syllables in "ceremoniously"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cere · moni · ousl · y

Letters

13

c · e · r · e · m · o · n · i · o · u · s · l · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
r1
e1
m3
o1
n1
i1
o1
u1
s1
l1
y4

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About the word “ceremoniously

The word ceremoniously contains 5 syllables, divided as cere · moni · ousl · y. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "ceremoniously" have?

"ceremoniously" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ceremoniously" into syllables?

"ceremoniously" is divided into syllables as: cere · moni · ousl · y.

What is the Scrabble score for "ceremoniously"?

The Scrabble score for "ceremoniously" is 20 points.

Using “ceremoniously” in writing

"ceremoniously" (cere · moni · ousl · y) 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, ceremoniously is worth 20 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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