Does each line of a sonnet have to have 10 syllables?

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2026-04-25 18:30

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No, each line of a Sonnet does not have to have exactly 10 syllables. While the traditional form of a sonnet, such as the Shakespearean or Petrarchan, often uses lines of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), variations can be found in modern sonnets.

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