Anapaest
/ˈæ.nə.piːst/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Anapaest
noun
- In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed (e.g., the word "interrupt").
- In quantitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long (e.g., the word "velveteen").
- A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter, e.g.
Anagrams of Anapaest
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
n1
a1
p3
a1
e1
s1
t1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Anapaest
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Anapaest"
Anapaest is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Anapaest" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "anapaest" is a medium-scoring word.