Mammoth Memory

Anapestic

(Pronounced an-a-pest-ick)

An anapestic foot has two short syllables followed by a long syllable.

Anapestic – SSL

An anapestic foot has two short syllables followed by a long syllable

And a pest (anapestic) to buy – but don’t go for one with a Short Shelf Life.

Short Shelf Life – SSL

Example words include:

Short  Short  Long

 Und      er     stand  (understand)

 

Short  Short  Long

  Dis      em    bark    (disembark)

 

Short  Short   Long

 Com    pre     hend  (comprehend)

 

Short   Short   Long

 Get         a        life

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