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How many syllables in “exacerbating”?

5

syllables in "exacerbating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · xa · cer · ba · ting

Letters

12

e · x · a · c · e · r · b · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
a1
c3
e1
r1
b3
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “exacerbating

The word exacerbating contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xa · cer · ba · ting. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exacerbating" have?

"exacerbating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exacerbating" into syllables?

"exacerbating" is divided into syllables as: e · xa · cer · ba · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "exacerbating"?

The Scrabble score for "exacerbating" is 24 points.

Using “exacerbating” in writing

"exacerbating" (e · xa · cer · ba · ting) 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, exacerbating is worth 24 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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