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T-Shirt

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 lightweight short-sleeved shirt with a simple rounded neckline.

Detailed Definition
A T-shirt is a basic knitted shirt, usually with short sleeves and a straight body, worn alone or beneath other clothing. Its blank surface may carry words, pictures, slogans, or stains, giving it unusual poetic usefulness. A T-shirt can identify a concert, a cause, a childhood, or a beloved absent body. Its familiarity makes small details powerful, especially when fabric preserves a shape after its wearer has gone.
Example
Example in poetry:
The white T-shirt clings to his shoulders after the sudden summer storm; In the poem, a child draws a red sun across her father’s plain T-shirt; She wears a soft T-shirt while reading beside the open window; The poet makes the T-shirt a symbol of daily life, simplicity, and unadorned comfort.
Additional Notes
A T-shirt is a simple knit shirt, traditionally with short sleeves and a rounded crew neckline. It may carry printed graphics, slogans, or plain color. Common variations include V-neck, long-sleeved, fitted, oversized, and graphic T-shirts.
Also Known As
Tee Tee Shirt
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