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Ratisbon

Historical Location
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

Ratisbon is a historical city in Germany, known for its significance in various military campaigns.

Detailed Definition
Ratisbon, now known as Regensburg, is a city in Bavaria, Germany, that has played a crucial role in European history, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. In the poem, it serves as the backdrop for a pivotal moment in a military campaign, highlighting the urgency and drama of the scene. The mention of Ratisbon evokes a sense of place that is deeply tied to the historical context of the events described.
Example
Example in poetry:
"You know, we French stormed Ratisbon" battle; enhanced: "You know, we French stormed Ratisbon: A mile or so away"; Browning dramatic; historical: "Ratisbon siege"; educational: "Ratisbon Regensburg in war poetry."
Additional Notes
Ratisbon is mentioned in the context of a military storming, making it a significant historical location in the poem.; Found in the poem, Incident of the French Camp by Robert Browning
Also Known As
Ratisbon siege ancient Regensburg Bavarian stronghold imperial battleground
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