How many syllables in “exorcist”?
syllables in "exorcist"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · xor · cist
Letters
8
e · x · o · r · c · i · s · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “exorcist”
The word “exorcist” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · xor · cist. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "exorcist" have?
"exorcist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "exorcist" into syllables?
"exorcist" is divided into syllables as: e · xor · cist.
What is the Scrabble score for "exorcist"?
The Scrabble score for "exorcist" is 17 points.
Using “exorcist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "exorcist" (e · xor · cist) 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, “exorcist” 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 “exorcist”
The letters in “exorcist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: excitors.