Iambus and Metrical unit

Iambus

Iambus noun - A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables.
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Synonyms for Iambus

Metrical unit and iambus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Metrical unit" instead a noun "Iambus".

Nearby Words: iambic, iamb

Metrical unit

Metrical unit noun - (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm.
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Synonyms for Metrical unit

Iambus and metrical unit are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Iambus" with "Metrical unit", this terms are similar.

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