Lexi1 - anapests - definition and examples

anapests (noun)

1

Metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable.

2

Poetic rhythm with stress on third beat.

3

Three-syllable poetic meter, unstressed-unstressed-stressed pattern.

1

Metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable.

2

Grouping of three syllables with emphasis on the last.

1

Metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable.

2

Poetic rhythm with stress on third beat.

3

Three-syllable poetic meter, unstressed-unstressed-stressed pattern.

1

Metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable.

2

Grouping of three syllables with emphasis on the last.