What is another word for Tribrach?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪbɹak] (IPA)

Tribrach is a term used to describe a metrical foot consisting of three short syllables. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for the term Tribrach. One of the synonyms is a Dactyl as both of them consist of three syllables, but dactyl has a stressed syllable, followed by two unstressed syllables. Another synonym is an Anapest which is made up of three syllables, two of them being short and one being long. A Spondee, Trochee and Iamb are other synonyms as they are also metrical feet with respectively two long, one long one short and one short one long syllables. Thus, there are several words that can be used as synonyms for Tribrach in poetic language.

Synonyms for Tribrach:

What are the hypernyms for Tribrach?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tribrach

Brightland took the Spondee, the Pyrrhic, the Moloss, and the Tribrach.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown
33. What is a Tribrach?
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown

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