What does IAMBS mean?

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)