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vaunteth

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

An archaic form of 'vaunts,' meaning to boast or brag about something.

Detailed Definition
The term 'vaunteth' is an old English word that means to boast or to brag, often in a way that is excessive or unwarranted. In the context of the poem, it illustrates that true charity does not seek to elevate itself or draw attention, emphasizing humility as a key aspect of love. This word is emblematic of the elevated language style of the King James Bible.
Example
Example in poetry:
...charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,... boast; enhanced: "Charity vaunteth not... true humility"; Corinthians: "Vaunteth not"; contemporary: "Vaunteth quietly"; educational: "Vaunteth boasts in moral verse"; "Not puffed, vaunteth not."
Additional Notes
The term 'vaunteth' is used to describe the humble nature of charity.; Found in the poem, 1 Corinthians 13 by King James Bible
Also Known As
boasts brags exults
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