iamb
IPA: ˈaɪɑm
noun
- (prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Examples of "iamb" in Sentences
- The iamb is the reverse of the trochee.
- The reverse of an iamb is called a trochee.
- In this case, each iamb is underscored with a flap step.
- A line of iambic pentameter comprises five consecutive iambs.
- An iamb or iambus is a metrical foot used in various types of poetry.
- The metrical feet used in the poem are a mixture of anapests and iambs.
- In a line of iambic pentameter, there are five rhythmic units that are iambs.
- The IAMB tried to insist on certain financial controls, with limited success.
- A sIr or cheer is a type of metrical foot that roughly corresponds to an iamb.