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Recto

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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

The right-hand page of an open book, usually bearing an odd page number. It is the front side of a leaf.

Detailed Definition
Recto refers to the front side of a leaf in a codex and, in books read from left to right, usually appears as the right-hand page of an opening. It normally carries an odd page number. Poetry books often use recto pages for major openings, such as the first poem in a section or the start of a new sequence. The relation between recto and its facing verso page can shape pacing, juxtaposition, and the use of intentional blank space.
Example
Example in poetry:
In a left-to-right book, the recto is the right-hand page, usually bearing an odd page number; A poet may choose to begin each major section on a recto page for emphasis; When opening a book, a poem on page 17 appears on a recto page; A title page is commonly printed on a recto page, with publication information often placed on the verso behind it
Additional Notes
Recto refers to the right-hand page in an open codex book. Because recto pages are normally odd numbered, major divisions and title pages are often designed to begin on recto.
Also Known As
Right-Hand Page Front Side
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