alliteration
What is the opposite of alliteration? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — The repetition of the same initial consonant sound across nearby words, as in "wild and windy" or "Peter Piper picked".
We haven't recorded synonyms for alliteration yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
Etymology
From Latin "ad-" (to) plus "littera" (letter) — letters set alongside one another.
Full origin of alliteration →Frequently asked questions
What is alliteration?
Repeating the same opening consonant sound in words that sit close together — "sweet smell of success." It is used to make phrases memorable, which is why headlines and brand names lean on it.
What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?
Alliteration repeats consonant sounds at the start of words. Assonance repeats vowel sounds inside them, as in "the rain in Spain".
Is alliteration about letters or sounds?
Sounds. "Kind cat" alliterates despite the different letters, while "chip" and "cat" do not, because the sounds differ.
