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Type High

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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

The standard height of printing type from its base to its printing surface. It allows type to print evenly on a press.

Detailed Definition
Type high describes the precisely standardized height from the foot of a piece of movable type to its raised printing face. Standardization allows letters, rules, ornaments, and blocks from compatible sources to meet the press at the same level and receive an even impression. In letterpress poetry printing, type that is too high may print too heavily, while type that is too low may fail to print. Accurate type height protects both the page's clarity and the press equipment.
Example
Example in poetry:
Type high means that pieces of movable type are made to a standard height so they print evenly in a press; A poet printing a letterpress broadside must use type-high letters, rules, and ornaments together so every element receives ink; If a decorative block is lower than type high, it may print too faintly beside the poem; A printer can raise a slightly low image block with packing so its surface reaches type-high level
Additional Notes
Type high is the standardized height from the base of a piece of type to its printing face. Consistent type height ensures that letters, ornaments, and blocks receive even press pressure.
Also Known As
Type-High Type Height
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