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Assonant

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(prosody) Characterized by assonance; having successive similar vowel sounds..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (prosody) Characterized by assonance; having successive similar vowel sounds.
  2. (prosody) A sound that is assonant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does assonant mean?

Assonant means (prosody) Characterized by assonance; having successive similar vowel sounds..

What is a synonym for assonant?

Common synonyms include same, rimed, riming, rhyming.

What is the opposite of assonant?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use assonant in a sentence?

Use assonant where its definition matches the intended context.

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