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bridal

Adjective
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

Bridal refers to something that is related to a bride or wedding, often symbolizing purity and beauty.

Detailed Definition
In the poem, 'bridal' is used to describe London as being adorned in white snow, evoking imagery of purity and celebration. This metaphor suggests that the city is dressed in a beautiful, delicate layer, akin to a bride on her wedding day, which enhances the poem's romantic and serene tone.
Example
Example in poetry:
"London lay white and bridal in the morning" (wedding-like, pure); "The bridal veil of snow" (nature); "Bridal roses in her hair" (decoration); "The bridal hymn was sung" (ceremony); "A bridal promise made" (commitment)
Additional Notes
The term 'bridal' enriches the imagery of the snow-covered city, suggesting beauty and purity.; Found in the poem, The Snow by Nora Hopper Chesson
Also Known As
nuptial wedding connubial hymeneal
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