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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

A system of diacritical marks or phonetic notation within or alongside verse to indicate correct pronunciation, especially in multilingual texts.

Detailed Definition
A pronunciation guide in poetry is a set of diacritical marks, phonetic spellings, or marginal notes provided by the poet to indicate intended vocalization, especially for dialect, neologisms, or multilingual terms; such guides preserve sonic integrity and cultural specificity, ensuring that oral performance aligns with the poet’s auditory vision.
Example
Example in poetry:
A line or note within a poem that offers a guide to the intended sound of a word or name; The intentional use of diacritics or unconventional spelling to indicate a desired pronunciation or accent; A footnote that provides the phonetic spelling of a foreign or archaic word used in the poem; The inclusion of a parenthetical note: The word is 'slough' (rhymes with now).
Additional Notes
pronunciation guide: A poetic term or phrase (often in a footnote or parenthesis) that explicitly shows the reader how to pronounce an unfamiliar, foreign, or archaic word, ensuring the meter or rhyme is preserved.
Also Known As
Pronunciation aid phonetic guide oral key Cedilla
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