Word: iambs
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
ambs
Definition: Plural of iamb; a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
Morphemes:
Affix: iamb
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: iambus
Language: la
Decoded: iambus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: iambic verse
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).