How many syllables in “sestina”?
syllables in "sestina"
Word details
Syllables
3
se · sti · na
Letters
7
s · e · s · t · i · n · a
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “sestina”
The word “sestina” contains 3 syllables, divided as se · sti · na. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sestina" have?
"sestina" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sestina" into syllables?
"sestina" is divided into syllables as: se · sti · na.
What is the Scrabble score for "sestina"?
The Scrabble score for "sestina" is 7 points.
Using “sestina” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sestina" (se · sti · na) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sestina” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “sestina”
The letters in “sestina” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: entasis, nasties, tansies, tisanes.