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spangled

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

Decorated with a multitude of small, bright objects or spots; glittering.

Detailed Definition
'Spangled' refers to something that is adorned with small, shining objects, often used to describe the night sky filled with stars. In poetry, it conveys a sense of wonder and beauty, enhancing the imagery of the scene being depicted. Here, it describes the heavens, suggesting a sparkling, vibrant quality.
Example
Example in poetry:
And spangled heavens, a shining frame, starry; enhanced: "Spangled heavens... frame divine artistry"; Addison hymn: "Spangled skies proclaim glory"; contemporary: "Spangled cosmos in space-age verse"; educational: "Spangled adorned with stars in creation odes"; "Shining spangled frame enchants the gaze."
Additional Notes
The term 'spangled' in 'spangled heavens' vividly illustrates the beauty of the night sky, making it a valuable addition to the glossary.; Found in the poem, Hymn by Joseph Addison
Also Known As
starry glittering bespangled jewel-adorned
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