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flies

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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

Flies are small, winged insects that are often associated with decay and filth.

Detailed Definition
Flies, particularly in literature, can symbolize death, decay, and the aftermath of violence. Their presence in a narrative often evokes a sense of horror or the grim realities of mortality. In the poem, 'flies' are linked to dead bodies, emphasizing the gruesome consequences of war and the inevitability of death.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Dead bodies always have drawn flies, illustrating the stark reality of death in war" (insects); "The flies buzzed around the summer feast" (nature); "Time flies like an arrow" (proverbial); "The fly in the ointment" (idiom); "Flies of the field, ephemeral and small" (philosophical)
Additional Notes
The term 'flies' is used in a vivid image that connects to the theme of death and decay in the poem.; Found in the poem, All armies are the same by Ernest Hemingway
Also Known As
insects swift winged swarm darting flies buzzing horde
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