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peony

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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

Peony is a fluffy, rosy, and green floral note with sweet, watery freshness.

Detailed Definition
Bounteous bloom. Poets celebrate peony for abundance and transient glory, symbolizing prosperity and delicate strength.
Example
Example in poetry:
Peony fluffy abundance bloomed in garden verses celebrating transient glory and prosperity.; Educational: "Peony rosy green heart unfolded layers of bounteous emotion."; Poets use peony for lush, watery florals in nature-inspired lyrics.; "Peony petals scattered like generous words across the page."
Additional Notes
Peony fluffy rosy green floral with sweet watery freshness celebrates bounteous transient glory in garden bouquets. Poetry students draw peony for prosperity or delicate strength in floral or abundance verses; usage tip: pair peony with rose for amplified bloom or green for fresh garden feel. Related to floral, green, and peony's lavish form, peony teaches generous imagery. This helps craft abundant, fleeting descriptions. Professors explore Chinese symbolism, enriching cross-cultural floral analysis.
Other Meanings of “peony”
Also Known As
paeony Paeonia tree peony herbaceous peony
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