Iamb

Definition

An iambic (iamb) foot is one which contains a head (stressed) syllable that is on the right-most edge of the foot.

Examples

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  • In the following example, Dyck (2004) provides an example of an iambic (iamb) foot. This is illustrated by the syllable on the right-edge of the foot (/-píq/) being the one receiving primary stress.