Decasyllables

/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decasyllable; multiple words or lines of verse containing ten syllables each.

Etymology

Plural form of decasyllable, from deca- + syllable. Used in poetry collections and metrical analysis.

Kelly Says

Counting decasyllables in poetry helps readers understand why certain verses sound 'perfect'—the ten-syllable line hits a cognitive sweet spot for human speech.

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