How to Pronounce Sestinas

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SEST-in-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “sestinas”

"sestinas" has 3 syllables: sest-in-as.

What does sestinas 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

sestossestetssestetsiciliennesestosantolinacristatastanzas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sestinas"?▾

"Sestinas" has 3 syllables: sest · in · as.

What does "sestinas" mean?▾

Sestinas: 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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