How many syllables in “exhilaration”?
syllables in "exhilaration"
Word details
Syllables
5
exh · ila · rat · ion
Letters
12
e · x · h · i · l · a · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
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About the word “exhilaration”
The word “exhilaration” contains 5 syllables, divided as exh · ila · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "exhilaration" have?
"exhilaration" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "exhilaration" into syllables?
"exhilaration" is divided into syllables as: exh · ila · rat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "exhilaration"?
The Scrabble score for "exhilaration" is 22 points.
Using “exhilaration” in writing
"exhilaration" (exh · ila · rat · ion) 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, “exhilaration” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.