How many syllables in “occasionally”?
syllables in "occasionally"
Word details
Syllables
5
occ · asi · ona · lly
Letters
12
o · c · c · a · s · i · o · n · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “occasionally”
The word “occasionally” contains 5 syllables, divided as occ · asi · ona · lly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "occasionally" have?
"occasionally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "occasionally" into syllables?
"occasionally" is divided into syllables as: occ · asi · ona · lly.
What is the Scrabble score for "occasionally"?
The Scrabble score for "occasionally" is 19 points.
Using “occasionally” in writing
"occasionally" (occ · asi · ona · lly) 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, “occasionally” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.