ceremony

/ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/

//ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni// noun

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"ceremony" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“ceremony” has 12 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #3,474. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#3,474
frequency rank, English
43,570
“C” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

Key facts for ceremony
PropertyValue
Headwordceremony
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/
Letters8
Frequency rank#3,474
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ceremony” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). ceremony lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around ceremony (IPA /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #3,474 among 43,570 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 6 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for ceremony, with forms such as "cceremony", "ceermony", and "ceremmony". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English cerymonye, from Latin caerimonia or caeremonia, later often cerimonia (“sacredness, reverence, a sacred rite”). The correct English form is ceremony, spelled C-E-R-E-M-O-N-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
  2. 2
    An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
  3. 3
    A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.
  4. 4
    Show of magnificence, display, ostentation.
  5. 5
    An accessory or object associated with a ritual.
  6. 6
    An omen or portent.

Etymology

From Middle English cerymonye, from Latin caerimonia or caeremonia, later often cerimonia (“sacredness, reverence, a sacred rite”).

This word in other languages

ceremonia(Español)cérémonie(Français)Zeremonie(Deutsch)cerimônia(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cceremony,ceermony,ceremmony,ceremnoy,ceremonny,ceremonyy,ceremoyn,cereomny,cermeony,cerremony,creemony,ecremony

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of ceremony - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

cceremony1ceermony2ceremmony1ceremnoy2ceremonny1ceremonyy1ceremoyn2cereomny2
Edit distance from "ceremony"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ceremony"?
"ceremony" is spelled C-E-R-E-M-O-N-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/.
What does "ceremony" mean?
As a noun, "ceremony" means: A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
What are common misspellings of "ceremony"?
Common misspellings include "cceremony", "ceermony", "ceremmony", "ceremnoy", "ceremonny". The correct spelling is "ceremony".
How do you pronounce "ceremony"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ceremony" is /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "ceremony"?
From Middle English cerymonye, from Latin caerimonia or caeremonia, later often cerimonia (“sacredness, reverence, a sacred rite”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “ceremony”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-E-R-E-M-O-N-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list