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| 3 | 49% | 9 | Patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry | |
Patterns Of Stressed Syllables In Poetry Crossword Clue
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IAMBS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IAMBS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IAMBS" which means:
- noun
- • A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
An example sentence would be:
- • "In poetry, iambs are a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable."
- • "Shakespeare's sonnets frequently use iambs as the dominant metrical pattern."
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