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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

amphibrach

/ˌæmfɪˈbræk/ noun · British & US
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What does amphibrach mean?

noun

A metrical foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable and then another unstressed syllable. In poetry, it is often used to create a sense of movement or flow.

Example

"The poet used an amphibrach to create a sense of urgency in the final stanza."

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