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What is Unaccented syllable?
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What is an unaccented schwa?
An unaccented schwa is a neutral vowel sound represented by the symbol /ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is often heard in unstressed syllables, such as the first syllable of "sofa" or the second syllable of "banana."
Is the word sally an iamb?
Yes, "sally" is an iamb because it follows the pattern of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable ("SAL-ly").
The name for the basic unit used in the scansion or measurement of verse-usually contains one accented syllable and one or two unaccented syllables?
The basic unit used in the measurement of verse is called a foot. A foot typically contains one accented syllable and one or two unaccented syllables, establishing the rhythm and structure of a poetic line. Examples of common feet include iambic (unstressed, stressed) and trochaic (stressed, unstressed).
How do you prounounce halcyon?
Three syllables: HAL-see-un "Hal" rhymes with "pal" and "gal." Stress goes on the first syllable. The accent on the other two syllables is about equal. The vowel sound in that last syllable is the unaccented vowel we call a "schwa" that occurs everywhere in English. It's the same last-syllable sound as in "Marian" and "Sheraton."
