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