How many syllables in “mateship”?
syllables in "mateship"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · tes · hip
Letters
8
m · a · t · e · s · h · i · p
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “mateship”
The word “mateship” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · tes · hip. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mateship" have?
"mateship" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mateship" into syllables?
"mateship" is divided into syllables as: ma · tes · hip.
What is the Scrabble score for "mateship"?
The Scrabble score for "mateship" is 15 points.
Using “mateship” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mateship" (ma · tes · hip) 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, “mateship” is worth 15 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 “mateship”
The letters in “mateship” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shipmate.