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rheumatiz

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

A colloquial term for rheumatism, a painful condition affecting the joints and muscles.

Detailed Definition
'Rheumatiz' is a dialectal variation of 'rheumatism,' commonly used in African American vernacular. In the poem, it reflects the speaker's cultural background and the informal, conversational tone of the narrative. The mention of 'rheumatiz' highlights the everyday struggles and ailments faced by the characters, emphasizing the comfort found in the titular 'cracklin' bread.'
Example
Example in poetry:
"An' p'r'aps, you's got de rheumatiz" dialect; enhanced: "An' p'r'aps, you's got de rheumatiz, / An' pains across yo' head; aches of age"; folk complaint; contemporary: "Rheumatiz in blues poetry"; educational: "Rheumatiz phonetic ailment."
Additional Notes
The word 'rheumatiz' appears in the context of discussing ailments, showcasing the dialect used in the poem.; Found in the poem, Mammy's Cracklin' Bread by Theodore Henry Shackelford
Also Known As
rheumatism dialect joint affliction arthritic pain winter's curse
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