How many syllables in “excides”?
syllables in "excides"
Word details
Syllables
3
ex · ci · des
Letters
7
e · x · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “excides”
The word “excides” contains 3 syllables, divided as ex · ci · des. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excides" have?
"excides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "excides" into syllables?
"excides" is divided into syllables as: ex · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "excides"?
The Scrabble score for "excides" is 17 points.
Using “excides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "excides" (ex · ci · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “excides” 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.
Anagrams of “excides”
The letters in “excides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: excised.