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deckle

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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

A type of edge on paper that is rough and uneven, often used in fine stationery.

Detailed Definition
Deckle refers to the rough, untrimmed edges of handmade paper, which gives it a distinctive appearance. In literature, it can symbolize the rawness and authenticity of the written word. The term is often associated with the craft of paper-making, where the deckle frame is used to shape the paper pulp before it dries.
Example
Example in poetry:
"in the deckle edges of his thick Books I have looked, but I cannot find" (rough, untrimmed paper edge); "The deckle of handmade paper" (craft); "A deckle-edged volume" (book arts); "Deckle texture on the page" (tactile); "The deckle of the manuscript" (production)
Additional Notes
The phrase 'deckle edges' indicates a specific type of paper finish that is not commonly known.; Found in the poem, Detail by Genevieve Taggard
Also Known As
rough-edged paper deckle edge handmade border feathered margin
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