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Metrical Foot In Poetry Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IAMB" which means:
- noun
- • A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
An example sentence would be:
- • "In poetry, an iamb is a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable stressed."
- • "The phrase 'hello world' is an example of an iamb, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each word."
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New York Times08 Aug 2022 | Across 48 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | ... inaudible metrical poetry, with "The"?
New York Times -
29 May 2016 | New York Times / 29 May 2016 |
2 | A metrical foot in poetry consisting of a stressed syllable between two unstressed syllables | |
3 | Anglicized term for a metrical foot of two syllables
The Guardian Speedy -
26 Jul 2020 | The Guardian Speedy / 26 Jul 2020 |
4 | A type of metrical foot used in Greek and Latin poetry | |
5 | Metrical foot
New York Times -
23 Mar 1976 | New York Times / 23 Mar 1976 |
6 | Metrical stress, in poetry
New York Times -
12 Jan 1996 | New York Times / 12 Jan 1996 |
7 | Of a metrical foot
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
28 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 28 Apr 2023 |