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Late-century refinement

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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

Poetry from the end of the 19th century marked by polished style and decadent themes

Detailed Definition
Late-century refinement characterizes poetry from the end of the 19th century that emphasizes polished technique, sensual imagery, and aesthetic detachment; it reflects the decadent and symbolist impulses of writers reacting against Victorian moralism.
Example
Example in poetry:
Late-century refinement: Oscar Wilde’s polished epigrams; T.S. Eliot’s modern classical style; Decadent movement’s ornate language; Poems showing enhanced stylistic subtlety
Additional Notes
Late-century refinement: A phrase referring to the highly developed and elaborate style often found in the poetry of the late 19th century (Fin-de-siècle poetry, 7188); emphasizes artistry and form.
Also Known As
Aesthetic refinement Decadent polish Fin-de-siècle elegance Art-for-art perfection Decadent Movement (France/England)
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