How Many Syllables Are in "Exercise"?

exercise has 3 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

ex-er-cise

Word
exercise
Syllable count
3
Part of speech
noun

Definition

An activity performed to practice a skill or improve physical fitness.

Example sentence

This exercise asks you to count syllables.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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