Meaning of the word trochee in English
What does trochee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
trochee
US /ˈtroʊ.kiː/
UK /ˈtrəʊ.kiː/
Noun
a foot consisting of one long or stressed syllable followed by one short or unstressed syllable
Example:
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The word 'garden' is an example of a trochee.
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Many nursery rhymes use trochaic meter.
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