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How many syllables in “illusionary”?

5

syllables in "illusionary"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ill · usi · ona · ry

Letters

11

i · l · l · u · s · i · o · n · a · r · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
l1
l1
u1
s1
i1
o1
n1
a1
r1
y4

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About the word “illusionary

The word illusionary contains 5 syllables, divided as ill · usi · ona · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "illusionary" have?

"illusionary" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "illusionary" into syllables?

"illusionary" is divided into syllables as: ill · usi · ona · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "illusionary"?

The Scrabble score for "illusionary" is 14 points.

Using “illusionary” in writing

"illusionary" (ill · usi · ona · ry) 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, illusionary is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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