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What is it called when you use two stressed syllables followed by one stressed?

There isn't a specific term for using two stressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable. This pattern is not a common metrical foot in poetry, nor is it a defining characteristic of any particular literary device.

Here's why:

* Meter: Meter in poetry refers to the rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Common metrical feet are:

* Iamb: Unstressed, Stressed (e.g., "about")

* Trochee: Stressed, Unstressed (e.g., "garden")

* Spondee: Stressed, Stressed (e.g., "football")

* Dactyl: Stressed, Unstressed, Unstressed (e.g., "happily")

* Anapest: Unstressed, Unstressed, Stressed (e.g., "understand")

* Literary devices: There are various literary devices that focus on sound and rhythm, but none specifically address this particular stress pattern.

However, you can describe this pattern using these terms:

* Trimeter: This refers to a line of poetry with three metrical feet. So, if your pattern were to be repeated, you could describe it as "trimeter with a stress pattern of Stressed-Stressed-Stressed."

* Emphasis: You could simply say that the pattern emphasizes the first two syllables.

* Rhythm: You could describe the rhythm as "two strong beats followed by a strong beat."

Ultimately, the best way to describe this pattern depends on the specific context and what you want to highlight.

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