Meaning of the word pentameter in English
What does pentameter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pentameter
US /penˈtæm.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /penˈtæm.ɪ.tər/
Noun
a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
Example:
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Shakespeare often wrote in iambic pentameter.
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The poem's rhythm is based on a strict pentameter structure.