What is another word for dactyls?
Pronunciation: [dˈakta͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Dactyls is a word that is commonly used in literature and poetry to refer to a specific rhythmic pattern consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. There are several synonyms for this word, including foot, measure, beat, accent, and cadence. While these words all describe the same rhythmic pattern, they may be used in different contexts or with slightly different connotations. For example, foot may be used more broadly to describe any unit of rhythm, while measure may refer specifically to a bar of music or a line of poetry with a set number of beats.
