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Lanyard

Military
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 cord or strap used to secure, carry, or activate military equipment. In poetry, it can become a small emblem of discipline, connection, or danger.

Detailed Definition
A lanyard may hold an identification item, secure a tool, or connect a person to a device or ceremonial object, depending on its military use. Because it is worn close to the body, it links the abstract structure of an army to a tangible thread or strap. Poets can make the lanyard symbolize duty, rank, memory, or the ties that keep someone attached to a unit. Its humble scale also creates a striking contrast with the vast consequences of military service.
Example
Example in poetry:
The pilot pulled the lanyard, and the flare opened above the dark field; A lanyard can symbolize the small cord that connects a person to a dangerous act; The poet describes an old soldier’s lanyard as carrying years of touch and memory; The bright knot of the lanyard may serve as a recurring image of duty, attachment, and release.
Additional Notes
A lanyard is a cord, strap, or narrow line used to secure equipment, carry an item, or activate a device. Its small physical scale can contrast with the serious consequences attached to it. Depending on context, it may suggest discipline, readiness, attachment, or a dangerous link between a person's hand and a weapon or mechanism.
Also Known As
Cord Strap
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