How many syllables in “shipmasters”?
syllables in "shipmasters"
Word details
Syllables
3
ship · ma · sters
Letters
11
s · h · i · p · m · a · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “shipmasters”
The word “shipmasters” contains 3 syllables, divided as ship · ma · sters. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shipmasters" have?
"shipmasters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shipmasters" into syllables?
"shipmasters" is divided into syllables as: ship · ma · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "shipmasters"?
The Scrabble score for "shipmasters" is 18 points.
Using “shipmasters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shipmasters" (ship · ma · sters) 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, “shipmasters” is worth 18 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 “shipmasters”
The letters in “shipmasters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: masterships.