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moor-sheep

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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

Moor-sheep refers to sheep that graze on moorland, typically in hilly or mountainous areas.

Detailed Definition
The term 'moor-sheep' specifically denotes sheep that are raised in moorland regions, which are characterized by open, uncultivated land. In the poem, these sheep contribute to the pastoral imagery, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature as they feed in the serene landscape.
Example
Example in poetry:
"And, deepening still the dream-like charm, Wild moor-sheep feeding everywhere" (sheep on the moors); "The moor-sheep with their fleeces grey" (landscape); "A flock of moor-sheep on the hillside" (pastoral); "The moor-sheep's plaintive call" (sound); "Moor-sheep grazing under the sky" (bucolic)
Additional Notes
The mention of 'moor-sheep' enhances the pastoral setting of the poem, illustrating the peacefulness of the natural environment.; Found in the poem, A little while by Emily Brontë
Also Known As
highland flock heathland wanderers woolly grazers
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