How many syllables in “exacerbated”?
syllables in "exacerbated"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · xa · cer · ba · ted
Letters
11
e · x · a · c · e · r · b · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “exacerbated”
The word “exacerbated” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xa · cer · ba · ted. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "exacerbated" have?
"exacerbated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "exacerbated" into syllables?
"exacerbated" is divided into syllables as: e · xa · cer · ba · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "exacerbated"?
The Scrabble score for "exacerbated" is 23 points.
Using “exacerbated” in writing
"exacerbated" (e · xa · cer · ba · ted) 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, “exacerbated” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.