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