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fraile

Archaic Terms
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

Fraile means weak or fragile, often used to describe something that is easily broken or not sturdy.

Detailed Definition
The term 'fraile' is an archaic form of 'frail,' which conveys a sense of delicacy or weakness. In the context of the poem, it emphasizes the ephemeral nature of worldly honors and dreams, suggesting that they are not substantial or enduring. This usage reflects the poem's theme of the transient nature of fame and glory.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Why (worldlings) do ye trust fraile honours dreams?" (archaic spelling of 'frail'); "The fraile vessel sank beneath the waves" (nautical); "Fraile as a flower, yet strong in will" (contrast); "His fraile body housed a mighty soul" (paradox); "The fraile bridges of human hope" (metaphor)
Additional Notes
The word 'fraile' highlights the fragility of worldly honors, as seen in the phrase 'fraile honours dreams'.; Found in the poem, The Court of True Honour by William Drummond
Also Known As
frail fragile delicate weak in form
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