Anapestic
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈnæpˈɛsˈtɪk/
Anapestic (adjective)
- related to a poetic meter with two short syllables followed by a long one.
Examples
- The poem's anapestic rhythm creates a lively pace.
- Anapestic rhythm often adds a musical quality to verses.
Common collocations: anapestic meter, anapestic verse, anapestic foot, use anapestic
Anapestic (noun)
- a unit in poetry with two short syllables followed by a long one.
Examples
- An anapestic foot consists of two short syllables followed by a long one.
- Poets often use anapestic feet to create a flowing rhythm.