fortunately

/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/adv
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1

In a fortunate manner.

2

It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

unfortunately

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”)

fabfacfaefanfaofarfatfawfayfaz

Assonance

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

allaudaugaulbotcawcorcosdawdog

Consonance

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

chieffetchflinchfuturefeaturefixturecheerfulkerchiefwatchfulchafe

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