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How many syllables in “traditionally”?

5

syllables in "traditionally"

traditionally
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Word details

Syllables

5

trad · itio · nall · y

Letters

13

t · r · a · d · i · t · i · o · n · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
a1
d2
i1
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “traditionally

The word traditionally contains 5 syllables, divided as trad · itio · nall · y. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "traditionally" have?

"traditionally" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "traditionally" into syllables?

"traditionally" is divided into syllables as: trad · itio · nall · y.

What is the Scrabble score for "traditionally"?

The Scrabble score for "traditionally" is 17 points.

Using “traditionally” in writing

"traditionally" (trad · itio · nall · 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, traditionally 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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