Iamb
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈaɪəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iamb is a noun meaning (prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Meaning
(prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Word Forms
- iambs
Synonyms for iamb
Depending on context, synonyms include iambus, jambus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iambus, council, junta, board, gasket, anaclasis.
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