How many syllables in “exiles”?
syllables in "exiles"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · xi · les
Letters
6
e · x · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “exiles”
The word “exiles” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · xi · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "exiles" have?
"exiles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "exiles" into syllables?
"exiles" is divided into syllables as: e · xi · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "exiles"?
The Scrabble score for "exiles" is 13 points.
Using “exiles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "exiles" (e · xi · les) 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, “exiles” is worth 13 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.
Anagrams of “exiles”
The letters in “exiles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ilexes.