The word "ex-tolled" is made up of two syllables. The first syllable is "ex" which is pronounced as /ɛks/, and the second syllable is "tolled" which is pronounced as /told/. The spelling of "tolled" relates to the past tense of the verb "to toll" which means to sound a bell. "Ex" means "out of" or "former". Therefore, "ex-tolled" can be understood as previously praised or no longer praised. It is important to spell words accurately to ensure effective communication in both written and spoken language.