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How many syllables in “showmanship”?

3

syllables in "showmanship"

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Word details

Syllables

3

show · man · ship

Letters

11

s · h · o · w · m · a · n · s · h · i · p

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
h4
o1
w4
m3
a1
n1
s1
h4
i1
p3

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About the word “showmanship

The word showmanship contains 3 syllables, divided as show · man · ship. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "showmanship" have?

"showmanship" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "showmanship" into syllables?

"showmanship" is divided into syllables as: show · man · ship.

What is the Scrabble score for "showmanship"?

The Scrabble score for "showmanship" is 24 points.

Using “showmanship” in writing

Three-syllable words like "showmanship" (show · man · ship) 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, showmanship is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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