How many syllables in “mastership”?
syllables in "mastership"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · ster · ship
Letters
10
m · a · s · t · e · r · s · h · i · p
Scrabble
17
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About the word “mastership”
The word “mastership” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · ster · ship. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mastership" have?
"mastership" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mastership" into syllables?
"mastership" is divided into syllables as: ma · ster · ship.
What is the Scrabble score for "mastership"?
The Scrabble score for "mastership" is 17 points.
Using “mastership” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mastership" (ma · ster · 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, “mastership” 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 “mastership”
The letters in “mastership” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shipmaster.