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tranquillity

Archaic Terms
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

Tranquillity refers to a state of calmness and peace, free from disturbance.

Detailed Definition
Tranquillity is a term that denotes a serene and peaceful state, often used in literature to evoke feelings of calmness and stillness. In the context of the poem, it reflects the deep sense of peace that envelops the soul, suggesting a profound inner stillness. The use of 'tranquillity' enhances the poem's exploration of the quietude of existence.
Example
Example in poetry:
A still tranquillity so hush'd thy breast,As if some Halcyon were its guest, calm; enhanced: "Still tranquillity... Halcyon guest"; Wordsworth peace: "Tranquillity of mind"; contemporary: "Tranquillity amid chaos"; educational: "Tranquillity archaic spelling in odes"; "Hush'd breast holds tranquillity."
Additional Notes
The term 'tranquillity' captures the essence of calmness that the poem seeks to convey.; Found in the poem, A Quiet Soul by John Oldham
Also Known As
serenity calm peacefulness placid repose
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