Pyrrhic
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For other uses, see Pyrrhic (disambiguation).
A pyrrhic (/ˈpɪrɪk/; Greek: πυρρίχιος pyrrichios, from πυρρίχη pyrrichē) is a metrical foot used in formal poetry. It consists of two unaccented, short syllables.[1] It is also known as a dibrach.
Quick Facts Disyllables, ◡ ◡ ...
Disyllables | |
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◡ ◡ | pyrrhic, dibrach |
◡ – | iamb |
– ◡ | trochee, choree |
– – | spondee |
Trisyllables | |
◡ ◡ ◡ | tribrach |
– ◡ ◡ | dactyl |
◡ – ◡ | amphibrach |
◡ ◡ – | anapaest, antidactylus |
◡ – – | bacchius |
– – ◡ | antibacchius |
– ◡ – | cretic, amphimacer |
– – – | molossus |
See main article for tetrasyllables. | |
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