spondee

[US]/ˈspɒn.diː/
[UK]/ˈspɑn.di/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a metrical foot consisting of two stressed syllables; [poetry] a metrical foot with two stressed syllables
Word Forms
Pluralspondees

Phrases & Collocations

spondee meter

heavy spondee

spondee rhythm

spondee example

perfect spondee

spondee stress

spondee foot

double spondee

spondee pattern

simple spondee

Example Sentences

a spondee is a metrical foot in poetry.

in a spondee, both syllables are stressed.

shakespeare often used spondees in his plays.

understanding spondees can enhance your poetry analysis.

many poets experiment with spondee for effect.

the rhythm of a spondee creates a strong impact.

a line of verse may begin with a spondee.

identifying spondees can improve your writing skills.

some famous poems feature spondee prominently.

using a spondee can change the mood of a poem.

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