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Arithmograph

Structure
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 poetic composition in which numbers or arithmetic structure dictate lineation

Detailed Definition
An arithmograph is a poetic composition governed by numerical rules—such as syllable counts, word totals, or stanzaic multiples—that function as both structural framework and symbolic device, merging mathematics with lyrical expression.
Example
Example in poetry:
Arithmograph: A poem encoding numerical patterns; e.g., George Herbert’s “Easter Wings” has line lengths decreasing then increasing, forming a numeric symmetry mirroring resurrection.
Additional Notes
Poem whose structure directly reflects numerical patterns or arithmetic operations. Related to pattern poetry and Oulipo constraints. Creates visual-mathematical correspondence. Experimental form emphasizing system over expression.
Also Known As
Number writing Mathematical notation Numeric representation
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