def is_normal_meter(feet):
    """
    Checks if the meter is normal (first syllables are at the beginning of a foot)
    :param feet: a list of feet ["vesi", "vanhin" "voite", "hista"]
    :return: True or False
    """
    for foot in feet:
        for i in range(len(foot)):
            syllable = foot[i]
            if '*' in syllable and i != len(foot) - 1:
                return False
    return True
