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How many syllables in “exile”?

1

syllable in "exile"

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Word details

Syllables

1

e · xi · le

Letters

5

e · x · i · l · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
i1
l1
e1

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About the word “exile

The word exile contains 1 syllable, divided as e · xi · le. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exile" have?

"exile" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "exile" into syllables?

"exile" is divided into syllables as: e · xi · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "exile"?

The Scrabble score for "exile" is 12 points.

Using “exile” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "exile" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, exile is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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