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Indexical correspondence

Sound
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

Sound patterning that links words whose meanings depend on contextual reference (e.g., pronouns, deictics) through assonance or alliteration.

Detailed Definition
Indexical correspondence: Patterns of connection established through pointing or indicating words that create explicit relationships between elements. Unlike implicit or thematic correspondences, indexical correspondence announces itself through demonstrative language, making the relationships visible and traceable through linguistic markers that function as signposts directing readers.
Example
Example in poetry:
Rhyme or echo using deictic terms; Sound patterns with demonstratives; "Here"/"there" or "this"/"bliss" correspondences; Sonic matching through pointing words
Additional Notes
Sound echoes or rhymes using indexical language that points to specific contexts. Creates patterns of reference through repetition.
Also Known As
Deictic echo Demonstrative correspondence Pointing rhyme Indexical pattern Deictic rhyme Referential echo
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