alliteration in German
alliteration in German is Alliteration, Stabreim — alliteration means the repetition of the same initial consonant sound across nearby words, as in "wild and windy" or "Peter Piper picked".
alliteration in German
Alliteration
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.
Stabreim
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.
What does "alliteration" mean?
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noun The repetition of the same initial consonant sound across nearby words, as in "wild and windy" or "Peter Piper picked".
"The headline used alliteration to make it stick."
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- The headline used alliteration to make it stick.
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What is "alliteration" in German?
"alliteration" in German is Alliteration, Stabreim. alliteration means: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound across nearby words, as in "wild and windy" or "Peter Piper picked".
How do you use "alliteration" in a sentence?
Example: "The headline used alliteration to make it stick." In German, "alliteration" is Alliteration, Stabreim.
Are there other ways to say "alliteration" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "alliteration": Alliteration, Stabreim.
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