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woody

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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

Woody notes feature tree woods like sandalwood and cedar for grounding, persistent base structures.

Detailed Definition
Forest base. In poetry, woody evokes stability, wilderness, and masculine strength amid life's flux.
Example
Example in poetry:
Woody cedar and sandalwood formed backbone of contemplative forest odes.; Educational example: "Woody base of vetiver rooted abstract flight in tangible nature."; Poets use woody for strength and endurance.; "Woody accords provided structural depth like meter in verse."
Additional Notes
Woody notes feature tree woods like sandalwood and cedar for grounding persistent base structures across masculine and unisex fragrances. In poetry, woody symbolizes stability, wilderness, or masculine strength in forest or endurance verses; usage tip: blend woody sandalwood with vetiver for smoky earth or pine for coniferous forest. Related to base note, cedarwood, and forest, woody teaches foundational depth. Students learn persistent quality for lasting resonance. Professors explore arboreal symbolism, fostering rooted sensory writing.
Also Known As
wood note forest cedar-like sandalwood-like timber
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