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Saxon

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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

Refers to the ancient Germanic people known for their influence in England.

Detailed Definition
The Saxons were a group of Germanic tribes that settled in England during the early medieval period. They played a significant role in the formation of early English culture and language. In the poem, the phrase 'ancient Saxon phrase' highlights the historical and cultural significance of the term 'God's Acre' as a burial ground.
Example
Example in poetry:
"I like that ancient Saxon phrase, which calls / The burial-ground God's-Acre!" cultural; enhanced: "I like that ancient Saxon phrase... God's-Acre!"; Longfellow; contemporary: "Saxon roots endure"; educational: "Saxon Anglo-Saxon heritage in American poetry."
Additional Notes
The term 'Saxon' refers to the ancient Germanic people, emphasizing the historical roots of the phrase used in the poem.; Found in the poem, God's Acre by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Also Known As
Anglo-Saxon Teutonic heritage ancient English Germanic lineage
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