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Sweatshirt

Apparel
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 warm, knitted pullover shirt worn for casual comfort or athletic exercise; in poetry, it suggests informal ease, physical warmth, and the relaxed attire of leisure or labor.

Detailed Definition
A sweatshirt is a pullover or front-fastening top made from soft, heavy knit fabric, commonly worn for relaxation, work, or sport. It absorbs weather and bodily effort, making it a natural garment of ordinary life. In poetry, a faded logo, stretched cuff, or lingering scent can hold the history of a household, a team, or a relationship, turning comfort into a quiet archive of touch and time.
Example
Example in poetry:
The old sweatshirt bears a faded emblem from the school she left years ago; In the morning poem, he wears a blue sweatshirt while watering tomatoes in the quiet yard; Its heavy cotton sweatshirt holds the warmth of sleep against the autumn air; The poet uses the sweatshirt as an ordinary, intimate detail that grounds the speaker in home.
Additional Notes
A sweatshirt is a soft, usually knitted or fleece-lined pullover or jacket designed for comfort and warmth. Despite its name, it is not normally intended for absorbing sweat only; it is also common in casual streetwear. A hoodie is a sweatshirt with an attached hood.
Also Known As
Pullover Crewneck
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