Spondee
/ˈspɑːndiː/
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Pro Tip 1/3Poetry Rhythm
Spondees add weight and can slow down the rhythm in poetry, creating emphasis on words. 
The phrase 'heartbreak hotel' uses a spondee to emphasize sorrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Stress Patterns
Understanding spondees can help identify stress patterns in English pronunciation. 
Words like 'childhood' and 'football' include a spondee stress pattern.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Effect
Spondees can create a dramatic effect, often used in speeches and writings to highlight important points. 
Martin Luther King’s 'I have a dream' speech used spondees for impact.