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Appended beat

Meter
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

An extra metrical stress appended to a line’s established pattern, used to disrupt rhythm or highlight a word for dramatic effect.

Detailed Definition
An additional metrical stress or rhythmic beat added to or placed after an established metrical pattern, creating emphasis, extension, or variation. This extra accent may appear as a hypermetrical syllable beyond the expected line length, a feminine ending after masculine meter, or a supplementary stress that extends the rhythmic pattern. The appended beat creates surprise, emphasis, or rhythmic complexity by exceeding metrical expectations.
Example
Example in poetry:
An extra unstressed syllable added after iambic pentameter; A final beat appended to complete a measure; Additional stress placed at line end for emphasis; Supplementary accent attached to regular metrical pattern
Additional Notes
Common in accentual-syllabic verse where metrical expectation is established then extended. Can create emphasis or surprise. Differs from hypermetrical syllables in function.
Also Known As
Added stress Extra beat Supplementary accent Terminal addition Enclitic stress
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