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Two-stress meter

Meter
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A metrical line featuring exactly two primary stresses, regardless of total syllable count, often used in Old English or folk verse forms.

Detailed Definition
Two-stress meter refers to metrical organization based on two primary beats per line. This fundamental binary rhythm creates strong, regular pulse driving the verse forward.
Example
Example in poetry:
Accentual meter emphasizing two beats per line; Binary stress pattern regardless of syllables; Two-emphasis rhythmic structure; Verse built on paired stresses
Additional Notes
Two-stress meter|meter|Meter relying on two stressed syllables per line, flexible with unstressed syllables. Accentual; related to two-beat; hint: ideal for chant-like or folk effects.
Also Known As
Dipodic meter Binary stress pattern Two-accent measure Dipodic verse
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