alcaic verse

Questions

What does alcaic verse mean?

A Greek meter, supposedly invented by Alcaeus, consisting of combinations of spondee, iambs and dactyls.

How to pronounce alcaic verse

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “alcaic verse”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “alcaic verse”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “alcaic verse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.