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Trenton

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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 1776 surprise American victory over Hessian forces, revitalizing the Revolutionary cause.

Detailed Definition
Trenton restored morale after a series of defeats and showcased Washington’s boldness. In poetry, it symbolizes hope reborn and the power of daring—appearing in American verse as a moment when crossing an icy river became a metaphor for national resurrection, where courage in darkness lit the path to independence through snow and surprise.
Example
Example in poetry:
Trenton, 1776 Washington’s surprise, appears in American verse as hope reborn on Christmas night; A modern sonnet might frame Trenton’s bridge as crossing into legend; In a dramatic lyric, a Hessian recalls waking to American bayonets at Trenton; A free-verse elegy could mourn the 900 captured who never saw home again; Contemporary poets use Trenton to reflect on morale and momentum; A haiku might capture ice floes on the Delaware after Trenton’s dawn.
Additional Notes
Trenton (1776) revitalized the American Revolution with a daring Christmas crossing and Hessian defeat; in U.S. patriotic poetry, it symbolizes hope reborn from despair, often depicted as Washington’s leadership turning the tide through boldness and timing.
Also Known As
Battle of Trenton
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