word
Literary
Consonance
KON-suh-nunss
/ˈkɒnsənəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
consonance
Dictionary meaning
The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the ends of words.
Examples
- 'Pitter-patter' shows consonance.
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