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electronic poem

Genre
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

Poetry created, distributed, or enhanced through electronic technology

Detailed Definition
Electronic poem refers to any poetic work that exists primarily in or is significantly enhanced by electronic format. These poems may utilize computer processing, digital display, or online distribution to create effects impossible in traditional print media.
Example
Example in poetry:
Poetry created on or for computer platforms; Verse composed using electronic tools; Digital text using algorithmic generation; Electronic verse requiring screen-based reading
Additional Notes
electronic poem|genre|Verse created or presented primarily via electronic means, often incorporating multimedia. Builds on digi-poem; learner tip: experiment with animation or sound integration; study evolving digital platforms.
Also Known As
Digital verse Electronic composition Computer-generated poem Digital poem
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