How many syllables in “cadetships”?
syllables in "cadetships"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · det · ships
Letters
10
c · a · d · e · t · s · h · i · p · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “cadetships”
The word “cadetships” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · det · ships. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cadetships" have?
"cadetships" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cadetships" into syllables?
"cadetships" is divided into syllables as: ca · det · ships.
What is the Scrabble score for "cadetships"?
The Scrabble score for "cadetships" is 18 points.
Using “cadetships” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cadetships" (ca · det · 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, “cadetships” is worth 18 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 “cadetships”
The letters in “cadetships” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dispatches.