The word "Sebesta" is spelled as /səˈbɛstə/. This consists of six letters; starting with the letter "s", then followed by "e", another "e", "b", "e", "s" and lastly, ending with the letter "t". The first syllable of the word is pronounced with a mid-central vowel sound, while the second syllable has a short "e" sound. The "b" and "s" consonants are the same in the spelling and in the pronunciation of the word. Overall, the phonetic transcription of "Sebesta" helps in correctly writing and pronouncing the word.
The name "Sebesta" is of Slovak origin. It is a surname derived from the Slovak word "seba", which means "self" or "oneself". The suffix "sta" is a common ending in Slovak surnames derived from occupations or characteristics. In this case, it likely indicates a person who had a specific occupation, characteristic, or association related to "seba".