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