Therefore, poetry written in iambic pentameter consists of 10-syllable lines of iambs.ĭoes that sound wholly unnatural and incredibly intimidating so far? It would - language described in abstract terms always does. “Meter” refers to the melodic, and audible, pattern in poetry, and “penta” means “five”. An “iamb” is simply an unstressed (and therefore short, when spoken) syllable followed by a free-flowing, long one.
If you’ve never heard of it before, don’t worry - a common-sense concept hides behind the fancy name.
Iambic pentameter is among the most widely-used meters in English-language poetry. How do you do it? Iambic Pentameter Basics
Writing in iambic pentameter is a fun challenge that will lead you to catchy, impactful, poems or songs.
