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Tremor

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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

An involuntary shaking movement of the body or limbs. In poetry it often symbolises fear, weakness, or emotional tension.

Detailed Definition
A tremor is a rhythmic shaking of muscles that occurs involuntarily, sometimes caused by neurological disorders, illness, or anxiety. Because trembling often accompanies fear or strong emotion, the word appears frequently in literary descriptions. Poets use tremor imagery to portray vulnerability, anticipation, or emotional excitement, emphasising how deeply feelings can affect the physical body.
Example
Example in poetry:
The earth shook with a slight tremor; Poets describe the tremor of fear in the voice; His hands showed a persistent tremor; She felt a tremor of excitement before the stage; The tremor of the leaf signaled the wind; Tremor indicates an involuntary shaking movement.
Additional Notes
Tremor refers to involuntary shaking. In poetry it frequently symbolises fear, excitement, or emotional tension. A trembling voice or hand reveals hidden feeling.
Also Known As
Shaking Trembling palsied Earthquake
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