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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

Extraordinary events or phenomena that inspire awe or admiration.

Detailed Definition
In the poem, 'wonders' refers to the remarkable and awe-inspiring aspects of creation that captivate the speaker's senses. This term encapsulates the theme of marveling at the beauty and intricacies of the world, which aligns with the poem's exploration of innocence and divine perception. The wonders serve as a contrast to the harsh realities that the speaker momentarily forgets.
Example
Example in poetry:
Great Wonders clothed with glory did appear,Amazement was my bliss. marvels; enhanced: "Great Wonders... glory and bliss"; biblical: "Wonders of creation"; contemporary: "Wonders of science"; educational: "Wonders miracles in visionary"; "Clothed Wonders amaze."
Additional Notes
The term 'wonders' emphasizes the extraordinary beauty and divine presence that the speaker experiences, central to the poem's theme.; Found in the poem, Wonder by Thomas Traherne
Also Known As
marvels prodigies portents miracles
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