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assonance

/ˈæs.ə.nəns/

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noun

/ˈæs.ə.nəns/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее повторение похожих гласных звуков в ударных слогах следующих друг за другом слов, часто используемое как литературный или поэтический приём.

A noun referring to the repetition of similar vowel sounds in the stressed syllables of successive words, often used as a literary or poetic device.

uncountable

  1. Repetition of vowel soundsC1formal

    The repetition of similar vowel sounds in the stressed syllables of nearby words, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm and effect.

    ruПовторение гласных звуков

    • The phrase 'fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese' uses assonance with the long 'e' sound.
    • In 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain,' the repetition of the 'ai' sound is a classic example of assonance.
    • Poets often employ assonance to create a musical quality in their verses.

    Synonymsvowel rhyme

Forms
  • assonances plural form
  • assonances' possessive plural form
  • assonance's possessive singular form