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wisdom's

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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

Possessing or characterized by wisdom; often used in a possessive form to denote the treasures of knowledge.

Detailed Definition
The term 'wisdom's' refers to the qualities or treasures associated with wisdom, suggesting a deep understanding or insight. In the poem, it is linked to the 'treasures of the very myth of Time', indicating that wisdom is timeless and valuable. This use of the possessive form adds a layer of depth to the concept of wisdom as something that can be owned or treasured.
Example
Example in poetry:
The wisdom's treasures of the very myth Of Time; the best that ever will—or can knowledge; enhanced: "Wisdom's treasures... myth of Time"; Coleridge: "Wisdom's lore"; contemporary: "Wisdom's fragments"; educational: "Wisdom's possessive in philosophical"; "Myth holds wisdom's best."
Additional Notes
The word 'wisdom's' highlights the connection between wisdom and the treasures of knowledge, emphasizing its importance in the poem.; Found in the poem, Pantheon by Lucian B. Watkins
Also Known As
sagacity's Athena's gift prudent counsel
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