How many syllables in “kinship”?
syllables in "kinship"
Word details
Syllables
2
kin · ship
Letters
7
k · i · n · s · h · i · p
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “kinship”
The word “kinship” contains 2 syllables, divided as kin · ship. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kinship" have?
"kinship" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kinship" into syllables?
"kinship" is divided into syllables as: kin · ship.
What is the Scrabble score for "kinship"?
The Scrabble score for "kinship" is 16 points.
Using “kinship” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kinship" (kin · ship) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “kinship” is worth 16 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 “kinship”
The letters in “kinship” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pinkish.