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Band Collar

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 band collar is a narrow, upright collar that encircles the neck without folded points or lapels, giving a garment a simple, structured appearance.

Detailed Definition
A band collar is a narrow, standing collar that encircles the neck without the turned-over points of a conventional shirt collar. It may appear in workwear, minimalist dress, historical garments, or formal clothing. In verse, its clean line can suggest discipline and restraint, while the absence of a tie or ornament leaves the throat conspicuously plain, making the garment an image of humility, severity, or deliberate refusal.
Example
Example in poetry:
The plain band collar rose neatly around his neck like the edge of a closed book; In the poem, the traveler wears a linen band collar beneath his weathered coat; She leaves the band collar unbuttoned, suggesting quiet rebellion against tradition; The poet’s description of the band collar emphasizes simplicity, discipline, and restraint.
Additional Notes
A band collar is a narrow strip of fabric standing around the neck without turned-down lapels. It appears in collarless shirts, some uniforms, and styles influenced by traditional Asian garments. Mandarin collar and Nehru collar are related terms, though their shapes and cultural contexts may differ.
Also Known As
Stand Collar Mandarin Collar
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