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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

Poetic diction characterized by excessive ornamentation, intricate syntax, and elevated vocabulary to create grandeur, intensity, or sensory richness.

Detailed Definition
Ornate language in poetry features rich, elaborate, or highly stylized diction—replete with archaisms, Latinate words, and sensory detail—designed to impress, elevate, or overwhelm, often associated with decadent, baroque, or high romantic poetic modes.
Example
Example in poetry:
The use of extremely descriptive adjectives, adverbs, and complex figurative language to the point of being "over-dressed," such as "The cerulean firmament wept diamonds of crystalline moisture"; Poetic language that prioritizes obscure, Latinate, or specialized vocabulary over direct, common speech; Diction characterized by elaborate periphrasis (roundabout phrasing) rather than simple, concise expression; A poem featuring excessive mythological or historical allusions requiring significant outside knowledge.
Additional Notes
ornate language: Language marked by the use of complex syntax, unusual or elevated vocabulary, and a wealth of figurative devices (metaphor, simile, etc.); often associated with the Baroque or Metaphysical styles, where complexity is prized.
Also Known As
florid language elaborate diction adorned speech Aureate diction
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