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reverentiall

Adjective
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

An archaic spelling of "reverential," describing a stance or feeling marked by profound respect, solemn awe, and deep devotion.

Detailed Definition
This is an older spelling of a word meaning respectful or full of reverence. In the poem, it modifies “feare,” giving the sense of a solemn, almost religious fear connected with love and promises.
Example
Example in poetry:
Donne’s older spelling “reverentiall” means deeply respectful or worshipful; “With reverentiall love I name the dead” shows devotion shaping tone; Herbert’s religious poems often address God with reverent humility; contemporary elegy can adopt a reverential manner without becoming sentimental
Additional Notes
The older form “reverentiall” is archaic in spelling and may not be immediately familiar to modern readers.; Found in the poem, Woman's Constancy by John Donne
Also Known As
Venerational Reverent Respectful Deferential
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