How to Pronounce Sterna

To pronounce "sterna", say STERN-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

STERN-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “sterna”

"sterna" has 2 syllables: stern-a. It rhymes with sphyrna, if that helps it stick.

What does sterna mean?

noun

  1. The breastbone
  2. The sclerotized plate of spiders, between the coxae, marking the floor of the cephalothorax

Words that rhyme with sterna

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sphyrna

Related words

breastbonessternsternid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sterna"?▾

"Sterna" has 2 syllables: stern · a.

What does "sterna" mean?▾

Sterna: The breastbone

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