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Anorak

Apparel
Pronunciation

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 hooded jacket designed for protection against cold and wet weather; in contemporary poetry, it represents practicality, urban anonymity, and functional attire, often used in settings of travel, labor, or melancholy.

Detailed Definition
An anorak is a pullover or front-fastening hooded jacket made for protection from wind and rain. The garment belongs naturally to hills, harbors, school trips, and uncertain forecasts. In literary imagery, its bright waterproof surface may stand out against moorland or storm, while its hood can conceal the face and make a traveler seem solitary. It suggests practical endurance rather than ceremonial display.
Example
Example in poetry:
“He pulled the anorak over his head as the sea wind rose,” uses the garment in a coastal setting; A poet can use an anorak’s hood to frame a face hidden from the world; “Her blue anorak brightened the trail through wet firs,” creates color contrast in nature imagery; The anorak may suggest practical travel, youth, or readiness for rough weather.
Additional Notes
An anorak is a hooded jacket designed for wind, rain, or cold. The term can overlap with parka, but anoraks are often lighter and may be pulled over the head rather than fully opened.
Also Known As
Windbreaker Smock Jacket Parka
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