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Trochee

usgb/ˈtrəʊkiː/Volume
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Poetic RhythmPlay
Understanding 'trochee' helps you grasp the rhythm in poems, similar to beats in music. SlideTo feel the trochee in action, tap your foot on the stressed syllable only.
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Pronunciation PatternPlay
'Trochee' helps with the natural stress patterns in English pronunciation of words and phrases. SlideIn 'garden', the 'gar-' is stressed, making it feel like a trochee.
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Misleading SimplicityPlay
Don't confuse 'trochee' simplicity with lack of depth; poets often use it for strong emotional effect. SlideSaying 'broken heart' with a trochee rhythm can emphasize the pain.
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