Metrical foot
Metrical foot noun - (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm.
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Synonyms for Metrical foot
Spondee and metrical foot are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Spondee" with "Metrical foot", this terms are similar.
Spondee
Spondee noun - A metrical unit with stressed-stressed syllables.
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Synonyms for Spondee
Metrical foot and spondee are semantically related. You can use "Metrical foot" instead a noun "Spondee".
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