assonant

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/əˈsəʊnənt/

adjective
Sounds similar to another

assonant in a sentence

  • “The poem used assonant words beautifully.”
  • “The assonant phrases in the poem created a soothing rhythm.”
  • “She appreciated the assonant quality of the song's lyrics.”

What does “assonant” mean?

assonant (adjective) means sounds similar to another. It is pronounced /əˈsəʊnənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "assonant" mean?
assonant (adjective) means: Sounds similar to another
How do you pronounce "assonant"?
"assonant" is pronounced /əˈsəʊnənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "assonant" in a sentence?
Here is "assonant" used in a sentence: The poem used assonant words beautifully.

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