5 letter words starting with IA

Iambi is a noun that refers to a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, one short followed by one long, or one unstressed followed by one stressed. It is pronounced "eye-AM-bee" in the US and "i-AM-bee" in the UK. The word originated from the Greek word "iambos", which refers to a particular type of verse composed of iambic feet. In English, iambic pentameter is a common meter used in poetry, consisting of five iambs per line. Synonyms for iambi include iamb, iambus, and iambic foot. Related 5 letter words include iambs, amibi, and mbira. Example sentences: - The poet used iambic pentameter, consisting of five iambi per line, in his sonnet. - The actors iambic delivery of the line emphasized the stress on the second syllable.

Parts of Speech

Iambs is a noun.

Definitions

Iambs refers to a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable being stressed.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈaɪəmz/
• UK: /ˈaɪəmz/

Origin and Usage

The word iambs originated from the Latin word "iambus" which means "a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, the first short or unaccented and the second long or accented." Iambs are commonly used in English poetry, and many famous poets such as William Shakespeare and John Milton have used iambs in their works.

Synonyms

There are no synonyms for iambs.

Related Words

• amigo
• ambit
• ambry
• amble
• amuse

Example Sentences

• Shall I compare thee to a summers day? (William Shakespeare)
• When I consider how my light is spent (John Milton)
• The curfew tolls the knell of parting day (Thomas Gray)