baba

/ˈbɑːbɑː/noun
Elementary
1

A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.

2

A grandmother.

3

An old woman, especially a traditional old woman from an eastern European culture.

4

A father.

5

A holy man, a spiritual leader.

6

A baby, child.

7

In baby talk, often used for a variety of words beginning with b, such as bottle or blanket.

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