"Iambically" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
In meter or poetry, iambically refers to the rhythmic pattern of an iamb, which is a metrical foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable (da-DUM). This pattern is often used in iambic pentameter, which is a common rhythm in many forms of poetry. Iambic verse is characterized by its natural, conversational tone and is often used to express serious or formal sentiments.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous organization within the United Nations (UN) system. It was established in 1957 as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific, technical and practical co-operation with member states on the safe use of nuclear energy.
To iambize means to write or compose in iambic feet, which is a metrical pattern in poetry characterized by an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable (da-DUM). In other words, it means to write in a rhythmic pattern that is often used in many types of poetry, particularly in sonnets and heroic couplets.
Iambs are a type of metrical foot in poetry, consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. The pattern of iambic rhythm is therefore "da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, etc." This pattern is commonly found in many forms of poetry, including blank verse and heroic couplets. The term "iamb" comes from the Greek word "iambos", which means "rough" or "rustic", because the accent falls on the second syllable of the foot. In English, iambs are also referred to as "unstressed-stressed" feet.
Ianthe is a rare or obsolete word that refers to a type of flower, particularly the forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica). It was once used as a given name, especially in the 18th century.
Iapetian refers to anything related to the Titan Iapetus, a figure in Greek mythology and the name of one of the moons of Saturn. In a broader sense, Iapetian can describe something that is related to or characteristic of the descendants of Iapetus, which in myth included many notable figures such as Prometheus, Epimetheus, Atlas, and Prometheus.
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