A woman's Love Of Drink?

[ICSoria]

I don't think you should feel all that yerky on this point because this particular word has only a slight difference in stress between the two syllables. In my mind, this is a positive thing as it adds a bit of modulation to what can easily become a tedious read, which Iambic is often prone to become. As a Petrarchan Sonnet, this works. I like the way you summed up your point in the sestet.

right. i scanned it as;
for HOUSE/BOUND WIVES/ i'm sorry i mentioned it cos now i look like a yerk.

in that case i have to say i knew it was iambic all the way through