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cocksparrow

Birds
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 common bird known for its distinctive song, often found in urban areas.

Detailed Definition
The cocksparrow, or house sparrow, is a small bird commonly found in urban environments. It is known for its cheerful chirping and adaptability. In this poem, the cocksparrow is included among other birds, contributing to the lively scene of nature celebrating the morning and love.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Stare, linnet, and cocksparrow" from Herrick's bird songs; enhanced: "Stare, linnet, and cocksparrow, / You pretty elves, among yourselves / Sing my fair Love good-morrow!"; Audubon's influence: "Cocksparrow flits bold in hedgerows"; contemporary urban: "City cocksparrow hops amid crumbs, claiming its kingdom"; educational: "Cocksparrow as common English sparrow in pastoral poetry"; Blakean: "Little cocksparrow, what art thou but joy incarnate?"
Additional Notes
The term 'cocksparrow' emphasizes the diversity of birds singing together, enhancing the poem's theme of communal joy.; Found in the poem, Matin Song by Thomas Heywood
Also Known As
pert sparrow bold little fighter feisty fledgling cheeky bird
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