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bosom

Noun
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

Bosom refers to the chest or the area of the heart, often symbolizing emotions or intimacy.

Detailed Definition
In poetic language, bosom often symbolizes deep emotional connections and intimacy. In this poem, it conveys the speaker's youthful vulnerability and the emotional turmoil caused by Love's influence, suggesting a close relationship between the heart and the experiences of love.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Long did my youthful bosom prove" (chest, heart as seat of emotion); "My bosom swells with pride" (emotion); "The bosom of the earth" (metaphorical); "She clasped him to her bosom" (affection); "Nature's bosom, soft and green" (pastoral)
Additional Notes
The term 'bosom' is used to evoke the speaker's emotional depth and vulnerability in relation to Love.; Found in the poem, The Complaint by Mark Akenside
Other Meanings of “bosom”
Also Known As
heart's core inner sanctuary cherished breast loving embrace
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