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'Ighland

Dialect
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

A dialectal form of 'Highland', referring to the mountainous regions of Scotland.

Detailed Definition
The term 'Ighland' is a Scottish dialect variation of 'Highland', which denotes the rugged, elevated areas of Scotland known for their natural beauty and cultural significance. In the context of the poem, it evokes a sense of Scottish pride and tradition, particularly in relation to music and military heritage.
Example
Example in poetry:
"there ain't no 'Ighland pipers To keep our warlike ardure warm" (Scots dialect contraction of 'Highland'); "The 'Ighland hills are covered wi' snow" (dialect poetry); "Frae 'Ighland glens tae lowland plains" (Scots ballad); "The 'Ighland clans hae marched away" (traditional verse)
Additional Notes
The word 'Ighland' appears in the line referencing Scottish pipers, highlighting the cultural context of the poem.; Found in the poem, The Mouth-Organ by Cicely Fox Smith
Also Known As
Highland Scottish upland misty brae Caledonian heights
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