word
Literary
Assonance
AS-oh-nunce
/ˈæsənəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Assonance
Dictionary meaning
Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words without repeating consonants.
Examples
- 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain' features assonance on the 'ay' sound.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Contrast with alliteration (consonant repetition).
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