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Indented

Heraldic 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

In heraldry, "indented" describes a line with a zigzag or saw-toothed edge, often used to divide fields or borders with dynamic energy.

Detailed Definition
Indented lines symbolize fire or earth elements, suggesting dynamic energy or fortification. Poets use it to evoke tension, danger, or resilience.
Example
Example in poetry:
The bordure indented, like teeth of a saw, suggested defense through aggression; “Indented with care,” the verse described a heart guarded by sharp experience; The poet saw the mountain range as indented, nature’s own heraldic border; Indented lines in the poem mirrored the shield’s serrated edge.
Additional Notes
Indented describes a line with small zigzag or tooth-like projections, resembling the edge of a saw; it is used for divisions or ordinaries; symbolically, it may represent fire, water, or contested boundaries; in poetry, indented lines add visual texture and can suggest conflict or natural irregularity.
Also Known As
Dented Toothed
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