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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

Repetition of words with a shared etymological root for stylistic or rhetorical effect

Detailed Definition
The deliberate repetition of words derived from the same root, used in a poem to create linguistic cohesion or thematic emphasis. This technique, akin to polyptoton, can strengthen motifs, draw attention to semantic connections, and reinforce rhythm.
Example
Example in poetry:
Using “construct” and “construction” in the same stanza; Pairing “sing” and “song”; Repeating “act” and “action” in close lines; Employing “move” and “movement” in connected imagery
Additional Notes
Repetition of related words based on shared roots; reinforces themes through linguistic unity; similar to polyptoton.
Also Known As
Polyptoton Root repetition Etymological play Word stem echo Figura etymologica
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