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ibidem

Latin Phrases
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

Meaning “in the same place,” it refers to a previously cited source. It signals repetition of location.

Detailed Definition
Ibidem, often abbreviated “ibid.,” appears in scholarly contexts but may surface in self-referential poetry. The term underscores intertextuality and the layering of references, reminding readers of poetry’s dialogue with prior texts and traditions.
Example
Example in poetry:
A meta-poem might cite a previous stanza and note ibidem playfully; A scholarly parody could use ibidem to mimic academic citation; A reflective poem may repeat a line and comment ibidem; A narrative verse might return to a place described ibidem.
Additional Notes
Ibidem, often abbreviated ibid., signals repetition of a source and may appear in meta-poetic or scholarly parody contexts. Its use highlights textual layering and intertextuality. Students can examine how it underscores poetry’s dialogue with prior texts and traditions.
Also Known As
Ibid. In the same place
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