Synonyms for alliteration
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The repetition of consonant sounds or letters at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals; such repetition specifically involving stressed syllables.
Related words
- Word family
- alliterational alliterative
- Is a kind of
- consonance consonant rhyme pararhyme
Forms
- Plural
- alliterations → stave-rhymes, homoeoprophora…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alliteration | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 15 letters
- homoeoprophoron
In other languages
- Français
- allitération