Philadelphia

/fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/name
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1

The largest city in Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of coterminous Philadelphia County; the former capital of the United States.

2

Former name of Amman: the capital of Jordan.

3

Former name of Alaşehir: a city, municipality, and district of Manisa Province, Turkey.

4

An unincorporated community in Cass County, Illinois.

5

An unincorporated community in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana.

6

A city, the county seat of Neshoba County, Mississippi.

7

A town and village in Jefferson County, New York.

8

A small city in Loudon County, Tennessee.

9

A village in Brandenburg, Germany; named for the city in Pennsylvania.

10

A village in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England; named for the city in Pennsylvania (OS grid ref NZ3352).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing