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spondee

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun spondee has 1 sense
  1. spondee - a metrical unit with stressed-stressed syllables
    --1 is a kind of
    metrical foot, foot, metrical unit

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Spondee

Description:

A spondee is a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two stressed syllables. It is often used to create emphasis, rhythm, or a strong, solemn tone in poetic verses.

Examples:

As a noun:

  • "The word 'heartbeat' is an example of a spondee." - Here, 'heartbeat' contains two stressed syllables, making it a spondee.
  • "The poet used spondees to add weight to his solemn verses." - In this sentence, 'spondees' refers to the use of the metrical foot in poetry.

As an adjective:

  • "The spondee rhythm created a powerful effect in the poem." - In this case, 'spondee' is used as an adjective to describe the type of rhythm.

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