trochee Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹəʊki/
What Does Trochee Mean?
As a noun, trochee means A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed or heavy syllable followed by an unstressed or light syllable.
Word Facts for Trochee
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹəʊki/ |
| Plural | trochees |
Trochee Definition (Noun)
- A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed or heavy syllable followed by an unstressed or light syllable.
Noun
- A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
Synonyms of Trochee
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Trochee synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
trochee (plural trochees)
Words That Rhyme With Trochee
Origin of Trochee
Borrowed from French trochée, via Latin trochaeus from the Ancient Greek τροχαῖος (trokhaîos), derived from τρέχω (trékhō, “run”).