dipody: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “dipody” mean?
A metrical unit in poetry consisting of two feet.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A metrical unit in poetry consisting of two feet.
In prosody, a double foot; a pair of metrical feet considered as a single unit for scansion or analysis.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. The term is equally rare and technical in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral, purely technical.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, confined to academic texts on poetry and metrics.
Grammar
How to Use “dipody” in a Sentence
The [metrical line] consists of [number] dipodies.The poet employs an [adjective] dipody.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “dipody” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The dipodic structure is characteristic of the hymn.
American English
- The poem's dipodic rhythm creates a marching feel.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in literary studies, specifically in prosody and poetry analysis.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
The primary context. Used to describe the structure of verse.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “dipody”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “dipody”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “dipody”
- Using it to refer to any two-syllable unit (it must be two metrical *feet*).
- Pronouncing it /daɪˈpɒdi/ (correct is /ˈdɪpədi/).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very rare technical term used only in the study of poetry (prosody).
No. A two-line stanza is a 'couplet'. A dipody specifically refers to a pair of metrical *feet* within a single line.
The adjective form is 'dipodic' (e.g., a dipodic rhythm).
No. It is only necessary for advanced study of English poetry or linguistics.
A metrical unit in poetry consisting of two feet.
Dipody is usually technical/literary in register.
Dipody: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdɪpədi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈdɪpədi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a DIPO(D)Y as a DIPO of two feet (like a dipole has two poles).
Conceptual Metaphor
A building block (pair of feet) for constructing a poetic line.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'dipody'?