Anapest

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A metrical foot in poetry consisting of two short or unstressed syllables followed by one long or stressed syllable.

“The poem was written in anapest, giving it a galloping and energetic rhythm.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

an·a·pest

Related Words

Synonyms

anapaest

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains A, A, E as vowels with no double letters, the UK variant is spelled ANAPAEST

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Scrabble

Scores 9 points, a modest scorer but useful as a seven-letter play to claim a bingo bonus

Words Related to Anapest

Words you can make from Anapest

Shorter words formed from the letters in “anapest”.

apneas paeans ansae antae antas antes apast apnea aspen enapt etnas napes nasat nates neaps neats paean panes panse pants pasan pasta paste patas

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “anapest”.

pleasant

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