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Spondee

usgb/ˈspɑːndiː/Volume
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Poetry Rhythm

Spondees add weight and can slow down the rhythm in poetry, creating emphasis on words.

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The phrase 'heartbreak hotel' uses a spondee to emphasize sorrow.
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Stress Patterns

Understanding spondees can help identify stress patterns in English pronunciation.

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Words like 'childhood' and 'football' include a spondee stress pattern.
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Dramatic Effect

Spondees can create a dramatic effect, often used in speeches and writings to highlight important points.

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Martin Luther King’s 'I have a dream' speech used spondees for impact.
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