How many syllables in “containerships”?
syllables in "containerships"
Word details
Syllables
4
con · tai · ner · ships
Letters
14
c · o · n · t · a · i · n · e · r · s · h · i · p · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “containerships”
The word “containerships” contains 4 syllables, divided as con · tai · ner · ships. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "containerships" have?
"containerships" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "containerships" into syllables?
"containerships" is divided into syllables as: con · tai · ner · ships.
What is the Scrabble score for "containerships"?
The Scrabble score for "containerships" is 21 points.
Using “containerships” in writing
Four-syllable words like "containerships" (con · tai · ner · ships) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “containerships” is worth 21 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 “containerships”
The letters in “containerships” can be rearranged to spell one other word: anticensorship.