Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is iambic pentameter? Definition & Meaning Iambic pentameter is a common rhythmic pattern (meter) in English poetry and verse drama. It is built from feet, and the basic unit is the iamb, a two-syllable pattern that usually goes unstressed → stressed. A simple feel is: da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM In scansion marks: × / × / ×… Continue reading What Is Iambic Pentameter? Definition & Examples