How many syllables in “ship”?
syllable in "ship"
Word details
Syllables
1
ship
Letters
4
s · h · i · p
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ship”
The word “ship” contains 1 syllable, divided as ship. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ship" have?
"ship" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ship" into syllables?
"ship" is divided into syllables as: ship.
What is the Scrabble score for "ship"?
The Scrabble score for "ship" is 9 points.
Using “ship” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ship" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ship” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “ship”
The letters in “ship” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: hips, phis, pish.