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/
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Noun

a foot consisting of one long or stressed syllable followed by one short or unstressed syllable

Example:
The word 'garden' is an example of a trochee.
Many nursery rhymes use trochaic meter.
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