noun

anacrusis

/anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ ana·cru·sis 4 syllables

An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Anacrusis

An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse.

How to use Anacrusis

Anacrusis is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does anacrusis have?

Anacrusis has 4 syllables: ana·cru·sis. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is anacrusis?

Anacrusis is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Anacrusis can be used in sentences where a noun describing an unstressed syllable at the start of a verse. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as anacrusis?

Anacrusis starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does anacrusis have?

Anacrusis has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.