Definition: An iamb is a type of metrical unit used in poetry. It consists of two syllables: the first syllable is unstressed (we say it softly), and the second syllable is stressed (we say it louder). Think of it as a gentle push followed by a strong push.
An iamb is a two-syllable unit in poetry, where the first syllable is soft (unstressed) and the second is strong (stressed). It helps create rhythm in poems and is often used in iambic pentameter.