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Euphuistic cadence

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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 highly stylized, ornate rhythmic pattern inspired by John Lyly’s elaborate Elizabethan prose, marked by balanced clauses and euphonic diction.

Detailed Definition
Euphuistic cadence refers to an ornate, highly stylized rhythm marked by balanced clauses, alliteration, and Latinate diction, inspired by John Lyly’s prose; in poetry, it creates artificial elegance, often for satirical or decorative effect.
Example
Example in poetry:
Euphuistic cadence: “As the bee doth sip the nectar of the rose, so doth my soul imbibe the dew of thy divine discourse,” marked by balanced clauses, alliteration, and Latinate diction.
Additional Notes
Rhythmic pattern in euphuistic style. Elaborate, balanced phrasing. Related: euphuism, ornate style, artificial rhythm. Historical interest—less in modern poetry.
Also Known As
Ornate rhythm Elaborate cadence Flowery close Decorative ending
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