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