word
Literary
Epistrophe
eh-PIS-troh-fee
/ɪˈpɪstroʊfiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Epistrophe
Dictionary meaning
Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
Examples
- 'Of the people, by the people, for the people' uses epistrophe.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable. Opposite of anaphora.
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