anapestic
pronunciation
How to pronounce anapestic in British English:
UK [ˌænəˈpestɪk]
How to pronounce anapestic in American English:
US [ˌænəˈpestɪk]
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- Adjective:
- (of a metric foot) characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one
Word Origin
- anapestic (adj.)
- 1690s, from Latin anapaesticus, from Greek anapaistikos, from anapaistos (see anapest).
Example
- 1. Because of its jog-trot rhythm , pure anapestic metre was originally used only in light or popular english verse , but after the 18th century it appeared in serious poetry .