alliteration
nounUK /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
US /əˌlɪt̬əˈreɪʃən/
Alliteration is when several words in a row start with the same sound.
The silly snake slithered slowly.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The repeated use of the same letter at the start of nearby words in a poem or slogan.
The brand name 'Coca-Cola' uses alliteration.
3. A style of writing that repeats initial sounds to make phrases catchy or memorable.
Many nursery rhymes rely on alliteration to stick in children's minds.
4. The act of repeating a sound at the beginning of words for a special effect in speech.
His speech was full of alliteration, like 'proud, passionate, and purposeful.'