trochaic

adjective
🔊/trəʊˈkeɪɪk/
🔊/trəʊˈkeɪɪk/
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  1. (of rhythm in poetry诗的韵步) in which one strong or long syllable is followed by one weak or short syllable(诗的)扬抑格,长短格
    • the trochaic metre of the poem这首诗的曲折计
    compare iambic