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Iamb

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An iamb is a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two syllables where the first syllable is unstressed and the second syllable is stressed. It creates a rhythmic pattern that resembles natural speech.

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