syllabics
/sɪˈlæbɪks/
noun
- A system of poetry based on the number of syllables per line, rather than on stress or meter.
- Many modern poets experiment with syllabics to create a natural, flowing rhythm.
- Her haiku follows traditional Japanese syllabics with a 5-7-5 pattern.
- The poet wrote in syllabics, counting exactly eight syllables per line.