Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iambus
Noun
/ˈaɪ.æm.bəs/
Definition
A metrical foot used in poetry, consisting of two syllables: an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Examples
- Shakespeare often utilized iambic pentameter in his plays, which is a rhythm based on iambuses.
- The word ‘allow’ is an example of a single iambus in poetry.
Meaning
The iambus is a common rhythmic unit in English poetry that creates a natural flow and emphasis through its pattern of syllables.
Synonyms
- Iamb
- Foot
- Metrical foot
