How many syllables in “exacerbating”?
syllables in "exacerbating"
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
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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.