An `iamb` is a [[Metrical Foot]] consisting of one _unaccented_ syllable followed by an _accented_ one. Individual words may be iambic. Like “provide” or “unite”, although iambic poetry need not be made from only iambic words. `A gift from mom is nice` is iambic Tri-meter **** # More ## Source - https://www.google.com/search?q=iamb&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari - [Relevant xkcd](https://xkcd.com/79/) ## Related