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tetrameter

The word “tetrameter” has 4 syllables: tet-ra-me-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛtrəˌmiɪtɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for tetrameter?

In the thesaurus, “tetrameter” has 19 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tetrameter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tetrameter

Antonyms for tetrameter

  • dimeter
  • hexameter
  • monometer
  • pentameter
  • trimeter

Meanings of tetrameter

  • noun
    1. A line in a poem having four metrical feet.
    2. A poetic metre in which each line has four feet.

Example Sentences

  • The poet wrote several lines in iambic tetrameter.
  • Classic ballads often use tetrameter to create a rhythmic flow.
  • The teacher asked the students to identify the meter in each tetrameter line.
  • His latest poem alternates between tetrameter and pentameter lines.
  • Memorizing a stanza in tetrameter made it easier to recite the poem aloud.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tetrameter, such as: accent, accentuation, backbeat, beat, cadence, dimeter, drum.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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