kangaroo

/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/noun
Elementary
1

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

2

A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

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