ANAPAEST
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Anapaest.
Anapaest - as a noun
Example Sentences
"An anapaest is a metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable."
"The line 'And the sound of a voice that is still' contains an anapaest in the word 'sound'."
"In poetry, an anapaest is identified by its pattern of unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables."
"The word 'anapaest' comes from the Greek word 'anapaistos', meaning 'struck back'."
"William Shakespeare often used anapaests in his plays and sonnets."
Word Game Points
Is ANAPAEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anapaest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANAPAEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ANAPAEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anapaest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANAPAEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ANAPAEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anapaest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANAPAEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.