The word "sternfasts" is spelled with eight letters and includes two distinct syllables. The first syllable is pronounced as /stɜːn/ (stern), and the second syllable is pronounced as /fæsts/ (fasts). The phonetic transcription of this word indicates that it is a compound word formed by two distinct components, "stern" and "fasts." Sternfasts refers to the strong ropes or cables that attach a vessel's stern or rear end to a fixed object, such as a dock or anchor, to prevent it from drifting away.
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