How to Pronounce Sestina

To pronounce "sestina", say SEST-in-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

SEST-in-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “sestina”

"sestina" has 3 syllables: sest-in-a.

What does sestina mean?

noun

  1. A highly structured poem consisting of six six-line stanzas followed by a tercet or envoy, for a total of thirty-nine lines.
  2. A chord comprising the first six members of the harmonic series.

Related words

sestetsextainsestinesextinesevenlinghexastichoctastichpentastich

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sestina"?▾

"Sestina" has 3 syllables: sest · in · a.

What does "sestina" mean?▾

Sestina: A highly structured poem consisting of six six-line stanzas followed by a tercet or envoy, for a total of thirty-nine lines.

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