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Newfoundland

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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

Newfoundland is a large breed of dog known for its gentle temperament and swimming ability.

Detailed Definition
The Newfoundland is a breed of dog that originated in Newfoundland, Canada. They are known for their strength, swimming ability, and gentle nature, often used in water rescue operations. In the poem, the Newfoundland house-dog symbolizes loyalty and the loss of companionship, as it waits for its playmates who will not return.
Example
Example in poetry:
"The large Newfoundland house-dog" from narrative; enhanced: "The large Newfoundland house-dog was standing by the door; loyal sentinel"; Byron's Boatswain: "Newfoundland breed in epitaphs"; contemporary: "Newfoundland companion in wilderness poems"; educational: "Specific breed reference in 19th-c. animal verse."
Additional Notes
The term 'Newfoundland' refers to a specific breed of dog mentioned in the poem, highlighting the theme of companionship and loss.; Found in the poem, The Open Window by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Also Known As
rugged isle fog-bound coast Atlantic outpost
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