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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

Blest is an archaic poetic contraction of 'blessed,' signifying holiness, divine favor, or profound happiness.

Detailed Definition
'Blest' is an archaic form of 'blessed,' often used in poetry to convey a sense of divine favor or sanctity. In Emerson's poem, it contrasts with 'unblest,' suggesting a duality in the experience of Beauty, where it can bring both joy and sorrow, reflecting the complexities of existence.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Too credulous lover Of blest and unblest?" (blessed, holy); "The blest saints above" (religious); "A blest release from pain" (death); "Blest be the tie that binds" (hymn); "The blest hour of reunion" (joyful)
Additional Notes
The term 'blest' emphasizes the dual nature of Beauty, as seen in the line 'Of blest and unblest?,' which highlights the contrasting experiences associated with it.; Found in the poem, Ode to Beauty by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Also Known As
blessed fortunate hallowed beatified
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