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How many syllables in “unceremonious”?

5

syllables in "unceremonious"

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Word details

Syllables

5

unce · remo · niou · s

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “unceremonious

The word unceremonious contains 5 syllables, divided as unce · remo · niou · s. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unceremonious" have?

"unceremonious" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unceremonious" into syllables?

"unceremonious" is divided into syllables as: unce · remo · niou · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "unceremonious"?

The Scrabble score for "unceremonious" is 17 points.

Using “unceremonious” in writing

"unceremonious" (unce · remo · niou · s) 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, unceremonious 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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