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How many syllables in “exsanguinating”?

5

syllables in "exsanguinating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · san · gui · na · ting

Letters

14

e · x · s · a · n · g · u · i · n · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
s1
a1
n1
g2
u1
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “exsanguinating

The word exsanguinating contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · san · gui · na · ting. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exsanguinating" have?

"exsanguinating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exsanguinating" into syllables?

"exsanguinating" is divided into syllables as: ex · san · gui · na · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "exsanguinating"?

The Scrabble score for "exsanguinating" is 23 points.

Using “exsanguinating” in writing

"exsanguinating" (ex · san · gui · na · ting) 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, exsanguinating is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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