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trochee

 

Definitions from WordNet

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

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Trochee

Description:

A trochee is a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. It is a common poetic device used in various forms of literature. Additionally, "trochee" is a term used in phonetics to identify a particular type of syllable stress pattern.

Examples:

  1. The word "poetry" is an example of a trochee. (noun)
  2. "Happy" is a trochee, as the stress falls on the first syllable. (adjective)
  3. I adore the trochees in this poem; they create such a pleasing rhythm. (plural noun)
  4. The poet effectively uses trochees to convey a sense of urgency in the verse. (plural noun)
  5. The trochaic structure of the song gives it a lively and energetic feel. (adjective)

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