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antique

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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

Referring to something very old or from a previous era, often with historical significance.

Detailed Definition
The word 'antique' denotes objects or structures that are ancient and carry a sense of history and nostalgia. In the context of Hood's poem, it describes the 'antique palaces' that evoke memories of human presence and the passage of time, contrasting with the current silence and abandonment.
Example
Example in poetry:
"in the desolate walls Of antique palaces, where Man hath been" (ancient buildings); "Antique armor rusting in the hall" (medieval); "Antique customs long forgot" (cultural); "The antique lyre's forgotten tune" (musical); "Antique griefs that haunt the stones" (atmospheric)
Additional Notes
The term 'antique' is used to describe the palaces, emphasizing their age and the historical context of human existence in a now silent world.; Found in the poem, Silence by Thomas Hood
Other Meanings of “antique”
Also Known As
ancient relic olden artifact vintage treasure classical remnant
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