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unhasting

Adjective
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

Unhasting means not hurried or rushed; moving at a slow and steady pace.

Detailed Definition
The term 'unhasting' conveys a sense of calmness and deliberation, suggesting that the snow falls gently and without urgency. In the context of the poem, it enhances the serene imagery of snow descending softly over the landscape, creating a tranquil atmosphere that contrasts with the bustling city life.
Example
Example in poetry:
The snow came down, unhasting and unresting, steady; enhanced: "Unhasting and unresting snow veils the world"; Whittier: "Unhasting flakes"; contemporary: "Unhasting change"; educational: "Unhasting unhurried in winter verse"; "Snow falls unresting."
Additional Notes
The word 'unhasting' describes the gentle and deliberate manner in which the snow falls, emphasizing the peaceful quality of the scene.; Found in the poem, The Snow by Nora Hopper Chesson
Also Known As
unhurried leisurely deliberate patient
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