How many syllables in “shipload”?
syllables in "shipload"
Word details
Syllables
2
shi · pload
Letters
8
s · h · i · p · l · o · a · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “shipload”
The word “shipload” contains 2 syllables, divided as shi · pload. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shipload" have?
"shipload" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shipload" into syllables?
"shipload" is divided into syllables as: shi · pload.
What is the Scrabble score for "shipload"?
The Scrabble score for "shipload" is 14 points.
Using “shipload” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shipload" (shi · pload) 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, “shipload” is worth 14 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 “shipload”
The letters in “shipload” can be rearranged to spell one other word: haploids.