How many syllables in “mateships”?
syllables in "mateships"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · tes · hips
Letters
9
m · a · t · e · s · h · i · p · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “mateships”
The word “mateships” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · tes · hips. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mateships" have?
"mateships" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mateships" into syllables?
"mateships" is divided into syllables as: ma · tes · hips.
What is the Scrabble score for "mateships"?
The Scrabble score for "mateships" is 16 points.
Using “mateships” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mateships" (ma · tes · hips) 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, “mateships” 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 “mateships”
The letters in “mateships” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shipmates, steamship.