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Gale

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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

Gale: A very strong wind, typically classified as a sustained wind of 34-47 knots (39-54 mph), associated with stormy weather and capable of causing significant surface disruption and damage.

Detailed Definition
A gale is a sustained, powerful wind capable of bending trees, roughening water, and making ordinary movement difficult. It is strongly associated with coasts, open seas, and storm-lashed landscapes, where its sound can seem almost vocal. In poetry, a gale may serve as a force of rage, freedom, destruction, or prophecy. Its broad, rushing energy can enlarge a scene and make human figures appear vulnerable against the elements.
Example
Example in poetry:
The gale worried the windows all night with its relentless hands; A gale can embody grief or fear because it is stronger and more sustained than an ordinary wind; Against the gale, the lone tree bent but did not break; In a dramatic monologue, a gale outside the house can echo conflict inside it
Additional Notes
A gale is a powerful wind associated with rough weather and seas. It can symbolize danger, emotional turmoil, or untamed nature.
Other Meanings of “Gale”
Also Known As
Strong Wind High Wind
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