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How to say: alliteration

Spelling: Alliteration Syllables  alliteration
US accent
/ɐlˌɪɾɚɹˈeɪʃən/
UK accent
/ɐlˌɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/
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Definition

Definition — use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse

e.g. “around the rock the ragged rascal ran”

Cross intents

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