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Almighty

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Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A term denoting unlimited, absolute power, often applied to the divine; in religious poetry, it connotes supreme authority and sovereignty, frequently used in hymns, psalms, and meditative verses on providence.

Detailed Definition
The term 'Almighty' refers to an all-powerful being, typically used in a religious context to describe God. It conveys the idea of supreme authority and capability, emphasizing the divine nature of the subject. In this poem, it highlights the power of the creator behind the natural world.
Example
Example in poetry:
"The work of an Almighty hand" (divine power); "Almighty Love that rules the stars" (cosmic); "Before the Almighty's throne we bow" (worship); "Almighty Time, the great destroyer" (personification); "The Almighty's will be done" (religious)
Additional Notes
The word 'Almighty' in 'Almighty hand' emphasizes the supreme power attributed to the creator, making it a significant term for the glossary.; Found in the poem, Hymn by Joseph Addison
Also Known As
Omnipotent Eternal Sovereign Divine Ruler All-Powerful Gawd
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