How many syllables in “starship”?
syllables in "starship"
Word details
Syllables
2
star · ship
Letters
8
s · t · a · r · s · h · i · p
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “starship”
The word “starship” contains 2 syllables, divided as star · ship. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "starship" have?
"starship" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "starship" into syllables?
"starship" is divided into syllables as: star · ship.
What is the Scrabble score for "starship"?
The Scrabble score for "starship" is 13 points.
Using “starship” in writing
Two-syllable words like "starship" (star · ship) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “starship” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “starship”
The letters in “starship” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harpists.