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Rareamphibrach
The correct spelling is amphibrach.
How to pronounce amphibrach
noun
IPA: /ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/
Say it like: Amf-ibr-ach
The correct spelling is amphibrach. A metrical foot in ancient Greek or Latin consisting of two short syllables surrounding one long one (e.g. amāta).
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Definition
noun
- 1.A metrical foot in ancient Greek or Latin consisting of two short syllables surrounding one long one (e.g. amāta).
- 2.A metrical foot in modern prosody, consisting of three syllables, the middle one of which is stressed (e.g. Jamaica).
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