How many syllables in “brinkmanships”?
syllables in "brinkmanships"
Word details
Syllables
3
brin · kman · ships
Letters
13
b · r · i · n · k · m · a · n · s · h · i · p · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “brinkmanships”
The word “brinkmanships” contains 3 syllables, divided as brin · kman · ships. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brinkmanships" have?
"brinkmanships" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "brinkmanships" into syllables?
"brinkmanships" is divided into syllables as: brin · kman · ships.
What is the Scrabble score for "brinkmanships"?
The Scrabble score for "brinkmanships" is 26 points.
Using “brinkmanships” in writing
Three-syllable words like "brinkmanships" (brin · kman · ships) 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, “brinkmanships” is worth 26 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 “brinkmanships”
The letters in “brinkmanships” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brinksmanship.