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Reid

Dialect
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

Reed, a slender plant easily swayed by wind; in poetry, a symbol of flexibility, fragility, and sound.

Detailed Definition
The simile "til a reid ourblawin with the wind" portrays the speaker's helplessness. In Scottish poetry, reeds symbolize fragility and submission to greater forces, enriching love complaints with environmental metaphor drawn from local wetlands and rivers.
Example
Example in poetry:
In Mark Alexander Boyd's Sonet: "Or til a reid ourblawin with the wind" – 'reid' meaning reed (fragile plant); A poet could write: "The reid bends low but breaks nae in the gale" to demonstrate 'reid' for resilient humility in nature verse; Educational example: "Like a reid by the burn, he sways wi' every wind" showing 'reid' as metaphor for adaptability; In satire: "The reid o' flattery bends to every breeze" illustrating 'reid' for weakness or insincerity; Hypothetical usage: "The reid whispers secrets to the silent loch" to use 'reid' for quiet natural communion.
Additional Notes
Reid refers to a "reed," symbolizing weakness, flexibility, or voice (as in wind through reeds) in poetic similes; Boyd contrasts it with stronger elements; students should note its biblical and classical echoes adapted to Scots; ideal for humility, flattery, or musical motifs in nature and satirical poetry.
Also Known As
Reed
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