Cómo Pronunciar "iambic"
word
aɪˌæmbɪk
eye-AM-bik
ˈiəmbɪk
EE-um-bik
Definición
Describes a rhythm or meter in poetry where each unit (iamb) has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, as in 'da-DUM'. Often found in English poetry, such as iambic pentameter.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
aɪˌæmbɪk
Inglés Británico
ˈiəmbɪk
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
eye-AM-bik
UK
EE-um-bik
Escucha en Contexto
An iambic foot has two syllables: unstressed and stressed.
Shakespeare often wrote in iambic pentameter.
The poem follows an iambic rhythm.
Most English sonnets use iambic lines for their structure.