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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

Precise, concrete terms that anchor poetic meaning in observable reality

Detailed Definition
Specific words are concrete, precise terms that denote particular objects, actions, or qualities rather than vague abstractions; their use sharpens imagery and emotional impact, allowing readers to visualize and feel the poem’s world with greater immediacy and clarity.
Example
Example in poetry:
In “The Fish,” “brown skin hung in strips” uses specific words; In “Digging,” “squelch and slap / Of soggy peat” uses specific words; In “The Red Wheelbarrow,” “red wheelbarrow” and “white chickens” are specific words; In “Fog,” “little cat feet” employs specific words.
Additional Notes
Specific words: Words chosen for precision and accuracy; useful for vivid and exact imagery. Concrete nouns. Study Imagism. Enhances clarity. Effective for detailed description.
Also Known As
Concrete words Definite diction Particular vocabulary Concrete diction
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