How many syllables in “sportsmanship”?
syllables in "sportsmanship"
Word details
Syllables
3
sport · sman · ship
Letters
13
s · p · o · r · t · s · m · a · n · s · h · i · p
Scrabble
22
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About the word “sportsmanship”
The word “sportsmanship” contains 3 syllables, divided as sport · sman · ship. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "sportsmanship" have?
"sportsmanship" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sportsmanship" into syllables?
"sportsmanship" is divided into syllables as: sport · sman · ship.
What is the Scrabble score for "sportsmanship"?
The Scrabble score for "sportsmanship" is 22 points.
Using “sportsmanship” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sportsmanship" (sport · sman · 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, “sportsmanship” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.