word
Literary
enjambment
en-JAM-ment
ɪnˈdʒæmməntListen
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Syllable breakdown
enjambment
Sounds like
Say 'en-JAM-ment' — not 'en-JAB-ment'.
Dictionary meaning
The continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line of poetry, without a pause.
History and origin
French — 'enjambement' (striding over).
Examples
- The enjambment mimics the rush of breathless movement described in the poem.
Common mispronunciations
en-JAB-mentEN-jam-ment
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