How many syllables in “dealerships”?
syllables in "dealerships"
Word details
Syllables
3
dea · ler · ships
Letters
11
d · e · a · l · e · r · s · h · i · p · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “dealerships”
The word “dealerships” contains 3 syllables, divided as dea · ler · ships. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dealerships" have?
"dealerships" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dealerships" into syllables?
"dealerships" is divided into syllables as: dea · ler · ships.
What is the Scrabble score for "dealerships"?
The Scrabble score for "dealerships" is 17 points.
Using “dealerships” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dealerships" (dea · ler · 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, “dealerships” is worth 17 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 “dealerships”
The letters in “dealerships” can be rearranged to spell one other word: leaderships.